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Chalerm's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Chalerm needs a craniotomy at Bangkok Community Hospital and the family is $850 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇹🇭 Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand551 views
Chalerm Nattapong Boonmee
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Bangkok
In June I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Bangkok Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,200, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Bangkok Community Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 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 $850 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $660 • Post-operative medication: $65 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-08-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Chalerm

  1. Small update. $371 so far, I made the first payment toward post-operative medication.

  2. 40% there. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  3. Quick update: $326 raised so far (38%). I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    Exceptional service

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Weston H. Jensen

    Hope it all works out, Chalerm. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

    • Mi-sook Mi-young Shim

      stay strong, Chalerm. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. All the best!

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