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Septoplasty for Petra: covering what insurance won't

Petra needs septoplasty at Haarlem Regional Medical Center and the family is $7,900 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇳🇱 Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands5,387 views
Petra Marijke Van Beek
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Haarlem
In August I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Haarlem Regional Medical Center recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $15,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $7,900 short. Doctors at Haarlem Regional Medical Center told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $15,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $7,900 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,650 • Physiotherapy sessions: $620 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,050 • Travel and lodging for the family: $270 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Petra
due date
2026-11-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Isabelle L. Douglas

    Take care. Get well soon. Greetings from Nha Trang.

    • Brenda W. Garrett

      Wishing you the best, Petra. Get well soon. Love from Kampala.

      • Anika Sathi Begum

        Wishing you peace, Petra. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Hobart.

        • Samira Rania Kamel

          Keep going, Petra. Looking forward to the next update.

          • Aaliyah Clark

            Sending good thoughts, Petra. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Pasig.

            • Priya R. Tshabalala

              Stay strong, Petra. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

              • Duha Layla Jaber

                Take care, Petra. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless.

                • Comfort Comfort Anyanwu

                  I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                  • Shakil Milon Talukder

                    Wishing Petra a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Quetta.

                    • Varun M. Tiwari

                      Sending love. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best

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