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A craniotomy for Teguh: covering what insurance won't
Teguh needs a craniotomy at Bekasi Regional Medical Center and the family is $1,150 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In July I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Bekasi Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,300, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,150 short.
Doctors at Bekasi Regional Medical Center told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,300 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $1,150 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $420
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $530
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90
• Physiotherapy sessions: $110
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Teguh
- due date
- 2025-09-15
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Love from Rajkot
Sending good thoughts, Teguh. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.