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Surgery fund for Karin: emergency hernia repair in Berlin

After a large ovarian cyst, Karin was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany3,780 views
Karin Ursula Hahn
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Berlin
In January I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Berlin General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $12,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,350 short. Doctors at Berlin General Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $12,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 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 $6,350 goes: • Post-operative medication: $310 • Travel and lodging for the family: $320 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $340 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,250 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,130 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Karin
due date
2025-04-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Satish D. Agarwal

    wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Dammam donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

    • Hamza Qasim Abdallah

      thanks for sharing this, Karin. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Lagos so I could bring a meal.

      • Mariko Kaori Ito

        Stay strong, Karin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too

        • Suresh VermaPhoto verified

          thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

          • Jun-seo Eun-woo Seo

            Take care, Karin. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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