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Surgery fund for Aylin: palate reconstruction surgery in Berlin
After a hernia that has become strangulated, Aylin was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Aylin was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in December. The surgeon at Berlin Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $7,300 short.
my wife has been in and out of Berlin Orthopedic Institute since December. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $12,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Aylin struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Aylin won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $7,300 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,400
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,650
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $420
• Post-operative medication: $200
• Physiotherapy sessions: $320
• Travel and lodging for the family: $310
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-03-03
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Berlin.
Hang in there, Mert. I hope things turn around soon. All the best
sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.