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Help me pay for cataract surgery at Bandung Orthopedic Institute

A scheduled cataract surgery in April is out of reach without help covering $900 of the cost.

🇮🇩 Bandung, West Java, Indonesia428 views
Jihan Rahayu Surya
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Bandung
In December I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Bandung Orthopedic Institute recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,200, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Bandung Orthopedic Institute told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a security guard, 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 security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $270 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $550 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Jihan
due date
2026-03-24
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Jihan

  1. Quick update: $257 raised so far (29%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Bandung: I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($10 in total) the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Hope it all works out. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Accra so I could bring a meal. Take care

    • Thanks for sharing this, Jihan. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Jakarta donated after I showed her your page.

      $307 raised of $900

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