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Ayu's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Ayu was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Ayu Zahra Prasetyo
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Semarang
In June I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Semarang Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,100, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $550 short. Doctors at Semarang Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,100 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $550 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Physiotherapy sessions: $135 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $250 • Post-operative medication: $50 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Ayu
due date
2025-09-28
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Ayu

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($361 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Hang in there. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Guadalupe”

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  • Anderson Heitor MarquesQuestionID verified

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ayu.

    • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. pre-operative tests and imaging comes first ($70) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

    • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Semarang

      • Thank you. If you're in Semarang I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Kevin Du PlessisPhoto verified

      You're not alone, Ayu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 19 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

      • wishing you the best. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Medina this morning

        • Thanks for sharing this, Ayu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Love from Badagry

          • Wishing you the best, Ayu. Looking forward to the next update. Love from San Diego.

            • sending strength. Get well soon. Thinking of Semarang.

              • Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care

                • Christopher L. KnightPhoto verified

                  take care. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Rome but we're thinking of you. Blessings

                  • You're not alone, Ayu. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest

                    • Thanks for sharing this, Ayu. I hope things turn around soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                      • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Semarang.

                        • Keep going. Wishing Ayu a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

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