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Surgery fund for Hana: valve repair surgery in Utrecht

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Hana was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇳🇱 Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands6,393 views
Hana Ghada Soliman
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Utrecht
In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Utrecht Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $5,500 short. Doctors at Utrecht Orthopedic Institute told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 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 8 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $5,500 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $470 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,350 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,350 • Physiotherapy sessions: $330 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Hana
due date
2026-12-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Hana

  1. Update from Utrecht: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $2,760 raised so far (50%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Utrecht: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 35% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Mwende Rashidi Tembo

    hope it all works out, Hana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 38 people at work

    • Leo M. TolentinoID verified

      Wishing you peace, Hana. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Sydney.

      • Fiifi Joseph Asante

        Hope you get there. We're a small family in London but we're thinking of you. Take care

        • Malak Sara Soliman

          Sending good thoughts, Hana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

          • Sebastián E. Benítez

            shared it with a few friends. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Melbourne.

            • Boon Anan Phetcharat

              You're not alone. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in George donated after I showed her your page. Love from George.

              • Kimberly T. Yates

                Sending love, Hana. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

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