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Surgery fund for Hatice: emergency hernia repair in Amsterdam

A scheduled emergency hernia repair in January is out of reach without help covering $6,050 of the cost.

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Hatice Büşra Karakaya
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Amsterdam
In October I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Amsterdam Community Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,050 short. Doctors at Amsterdam Community Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,600 • Physiotherapy sessions: $650 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,500 • Travel and lodging for the family: $300 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Hatice
due date
2025-02-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Devi Jones

    Rooting for you, Hatice. Hope this works out for you. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Love from Bornova.

    • Galih Andi SetiawanQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hatice.

      • Hatice Büşra KarakayaOwnerAnswer

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. surgeon and anesthesia fees comes first ($2,600) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Aisha Jepkoech MutebiAddress verified

      Thanks for sharing this, Hatice. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to London so I could bring a meal.

      • Axel H. JimenezID verified

        So sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

        • Manuel W. ReyesID verified

          Take care. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 5 people at work!

          • Fatima D. MoodleyPhoto verified

            Sending strength, Hatice. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

            • Luana Cristiane Dias

              Good luck, Hatice. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. God bless.

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