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Palate reconstruction surgery for Monika: covering what insurance won't

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Monika was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Fabian Peter Kraus
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Leipzig
Monika was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,500 short. my sister has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since July. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Monika struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Monika won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,500 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $530 • Physiotherapy sessions: $590 • Post-operative medication: $120 • Travel and lodging for the family: $260 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-09-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Fabian

  1. We're at 12% thanks to 5 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $185 so far, I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

  3. Quick update: $150 raised so far (10%). the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Nisha T. Verma 🇮🇳 · $250

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Monika all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

  • Simona Emilia Ciobanu 🇷🇴 · $185
  • Narayan Karki 🇳🇵 · $100
  • Binod Bista 🇳🇵 · $32
  • Pooja G. Karandikar 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Fatima Temitope Coker 🇳🇬 · $25

    “Hope this helps. From Warri with love. - Warri”

  • Pavel Pavel Paul 🇧🇩 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Hope things get better. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Dallas”

  • Bola Ifeoma Nwosu 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Rooting for you. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Gwagwalada”

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  • Deepak T. Kumar

    Wishing Monika a smooth procedure and a full recovery

    • Eli B. Henry

      Take care. Wishing Monika a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Minneapolis.

      • Obiageli Chidinma EkwuemeID verified

        So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Jeddah this morning. All the best

        • Taghreed Rasha Taha

          So sorry you're going through this, Fabian. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Awka so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

          $662 raised of $1,500

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