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Emergency hernia repair for Chalida: covering what insurance won't
Chalida needs emergency hernia repair at Khon Kaen Orthopedic Institute and the family is $1,650 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Chalida was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at Khon Kaen Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,300, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,650 short.
my mother has been in and out of Khon Kaen Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,300 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Chalida struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Chalida won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,650 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $910
• Travel and lodging for the family: $55
• Physiotherapy sessions: $170
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $440
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-11-21
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Raleigh
Thanks for sharing this, Vilai. Looking forward to the next update. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Erie.
Hope it all works out, Vilai. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Get well soon. Sent it to 7 people at work
So sorry you're going through this, Vilai. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Chalida?
best of luck, Vilai. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Wrocław but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Chalida.
Sure. The biggest one is pre-operative tests and imaging, $75. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.
Good luck, Vilai. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care
Wishing you peace, Vilai. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 4 people at work.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 28 people at work. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts, Vilai. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 6 people at work. God bless.
thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 17 people at work!
wishing you peace, Vilai. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Kingston.
You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
hang in there, Vilai. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Rio de Janeiro this morning. Take care.
Sending love, Vilai. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Khon Kaen
So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 40 people at work. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Vilai. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
Wishing you the best. Wishing Chalida a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day