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Valve repair surgery for Oskar: covering what insurance won't

Oskar needs valve repair surgery at Gdańsk Regional Medical Center and the family is $1,700 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Oskar Krzysztof Jasiński
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Gdańsk
In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Gdańsk Regional Medical Center recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,150, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,700 short. Doctors at Gdańsk Regional Medical Center told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,150 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $1,700 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $155 • Post-operative medication: $130 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $750 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $175 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $490 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2024-10-24
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Thabo S. Venter

    Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Gdańsk.

    • Patrick Fiifi Peprah

      Keep going, Oskar. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings

      • Ashok R. Kumar

        Sending strength, Oskar. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings

        • Vũ Minh Mai

          Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Gdańsk.

          • Patcharee Malee PhetcharatID verified

            Sending love. Hope the doctors have good news. I'll check back for the next update

            • Tatiane Aline Xavier

              Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Nagpur!

              • Nkechi Obiageli DaramolaAddress verified

                Thanks for sharing this, Oskar. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

                • Rahim Arif Sarker

                  Thanks for sharing this, Oskar. Wishing Oskar a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

                  • Sibel Emine Arslan

                    Sending strength, Oskar. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Cox's Bazar

                    • Lanre Michael Williams

                      Praying for you, Oskar. Get well soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

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