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Ludwig's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After an aortic valve defect, Ludwig was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇩🇪 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany1,833 views
Ludwig Voigt
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Nuremberg
In April I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Nuremberg University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $4,900 short. Doctors at Nuremberg University Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,750 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $950 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Post-operative medication: $150 • Physiotherapy sessions: $470 • Travel and lodging for the family: $270 Glad we found this place. - Ludwig
due date
2026-07-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Ludwig

  1. Quick update: $223 raised so far (5%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Beata Paulina Malinowski

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Móstoles so I could bring a meal.

    • Zara Tayyaba Ghani

      sending love. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Dundee

      • Yael Yarden Yosef

        Hang in there, Ludwig. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from London.

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