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Surgery fund for Julia: gallbladder removal in Mannheim

A scheduled gallbladder removal in July is out of reach without help covering $5,300 of the cost.

🇩🇪 Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany4,358 views
Julia Heike Friedrich
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Mannheim
In March I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $5,300 short. Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a farm laborer, 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 farm laborer 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 drive 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 $5,300 goes: • Post-operative medication: $165 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,850 • Physiotherapy sessions: $300 • Travel and lodging for the family: $360 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,625 With deep gratitude, Julia
due date
2026-07-15
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Asuka Ando

    You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

    • Sergei Stepan Popov

      Rooting for you, Julia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

      • José C. Carrillo

        So sorry you're going through this, Julia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 28 years in logistics I know how hard it is to ask for anything.

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