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Help me pay for septoplasty at Jakarta Selatan General Hospital

After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Kartika was cleared for septoplasty, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Kartika Ratna Wibowo
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Jakarta Selatan
In April I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Jakarta Selatan General Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,150, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Jakarta Selatan General Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,150 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 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 $700 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Post-operative medication: $45 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-07-15
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

    • rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Kinondoni

      • Hope it all works out. Wishing Kartika a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Jakarta Selatan

        • Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

          • best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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