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A partial thyroidectomy for Haris: covering what insurance won't

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Haris was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇮🇩 Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia960 views
Zahra Utami Simanjuntak
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Jakarta
Haris was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Jakarta General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $750 short. my father has been in and out of Jakarta General Hospital since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Haris 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 5 weeks. During that time Haris 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 $750 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $510 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-12-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Zahra

  1. Quick update: $173 raised so far (23%). the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $248 raised so far (33%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $283 raised so far (38%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Haris all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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  • Swapna F. Amin

    Thanks for sharing this, Zahra. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted.

    • Funmilayo Titilayo Chukwu

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Jakarta.

      • Amber R. RileyPhoto verified

        Hope things get better soon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

        • Daria Irina Alexeev

          Sending love, Zahra. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Jakarta.

          • Taslima Puja Bose

            Take care, Zahra. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

            $372 raised of $750

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