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

Darunee needs gallbladder removal at Bangkok Community Hospital and the family is $2,250 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Darunee Ploy Vongsa
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Bangkok
In April I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Bangkok Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $2,250 short. Doctors at Bangkok Community Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $2,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,000 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $880 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-07-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Darunee

  1. Small update. $1,566 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Quick update: $791 raised so far (35%). I made the first payment toward hospital stay. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Bangkok: I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Teresa Schultz

    Sending strength, Darunee. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

    • Ronnie N. ReyesQuestion

      is there anything that isn't money that would help Darunee?

      • Isaree Wanida PhongsriPhoto verified

        Keep going, Darunee. Get well soon. Please keep us posted.

        • Leonardo LePhoto verified

          rooting for you, Darunee. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up.

          • Sophia Susanne Kaiser

            So sorry you're going through this, Darunee. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

            • Tharun Srinivasan

              Stay strong, Darunee. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

              • Francisco P. Villalobos

                sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best

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