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Martijn's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After severe cataracts in both eyes, Martijn was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇳🇱 North Holland, Netherlands6,648 views
In July I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Haarlem Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $11,250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $7,900 short.
Doctors at Haarlem Community Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $11,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $7,900 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,600
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,600
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $580
• Post-operative medication: $300
• Physiotherapy sessions: $490
• Travel and lodging for the family: $330
I hope life is good to you.
- Martijn
- due date
- 2026-11-09
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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praying for you. Get well soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Martijn?
Thank you. If you're in Haarlem I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
Good luck, Martijn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 21 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Rooting for you, Martijn. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out
Stay strong, Martijn. Hope this works out for you
Good luck. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Reading but we're thinking of you.