Spinal decompression surgery for Gerrit: covering what insurance won't
After an aortic valve defect, Gerrit was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
- due date
- 2026-11-18
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending love, Thijs. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
you're not alone. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Grenoble but we're thinking of you
Hope this works out for you. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless
is there anything that isn't money that would help Gerrit?
Thank you. If you're in Utrecht I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Sending good thoughts, Thijs. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Kakamega.
Wishing you peace, Thijs. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
good luck, Thijs. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 16 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care!
how is Gerrit doing now?
Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Campinas but we're thinking of you. Love from Campinas.
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Utrecht.
Rooting for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update. God bless
Praying for you. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Comilla this morning. All the best.
Hope the doctors have good news. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Utrecht.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Utrecht.
Hope things get better soon, Thijs. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Faisalabad so I could bring a meal. Love from Kisumu.