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Wouter's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled knee replacement surgery in March is out of reach without help covering $6,400 of the cost.
🇳🇱 Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands840 views
In January I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,750, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,400 short.
Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 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.
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 $6,400 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,900
• Physiotherapy sessions: $270
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,100
• Travel and lodging for the family: $130
Thank you so much.
- Wouter
- due date
- 2026-04-15
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Wouter
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $2,900.
Hang in there, Wouter. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Wouter. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless
Take care, Wouter. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Breda
Thank you. If you're in Breda I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
Thinking of you. Get well soon
Rooting for you, Wouter. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Breda.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Tema.