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Surgery fund for Moritz: palate reconstruction surgery in Augsburg

After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Moritz was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Klaus Hartmann
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Augsburg
Moritz was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in July. The surgeon at Augsburg Regional Medical Center recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $5,550 short. my son has been in and out of Augsburg Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Moritz struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Moritz won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $5,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,350 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $390 • Post-operative medication: $220 • Physiotherapy sessions: $300 • Travel and lodging for the family: $190 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-10-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Klaus

  1. Small update. $2,405 so far, I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging.

  2. Update from Augsburg: the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $1,619 raised so far (29%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Christopher R. Knight

    Wishing you peace, Klaus. Get well soon

    • Annelie C. Smith

      Thinking of you and your family, Klaus. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Manila.

      • José E. Urbina

        Thinking of you and your family. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care

        • Brooks K. WagnerQuestion

          what's already covered and what's the $5,550 for?

          • Klaus HartmannOwnerAnswerAddress verified

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $2,350. Good question.

        • Mateo D. Gómez

          Wishing you peace, Klaus. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

          • Manfred Tobias Friedrich

            thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 16 people at work.

            • Addison B. Johnston

              Hang in there, Klaus. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless

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