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Surgery fund for Klaus: gallbladder removal in Kassel

After gallstones with repeated infections, Klaus was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇩🇪 Kassel, Hesse, Germany4,022 views
Klaus Sebastian Richter
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Kassel
In May I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Kassel University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $4,850 short. Doctors at Kassel University Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a market vendor, 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 market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $4,850 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $300 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,150 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,100 • Post-operative medication: $300 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-09-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. Small update. $1,686 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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