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Help me pay for spinal decompression surgery at Khon Kaen Community Hospital

Isaree needs spinal decompression surgery at Khon Kaen Community Hospital and the family is $1,150 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Isaree Vongsa
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Khon Kaen
In June I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Khon Kaen Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,550, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,150 short. Doctors at Khon Kaen Community Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,550 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $1,150 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $430 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $650 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Isaree
due date
2025-09-18
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Isaree

  1. Quick update: $245 raised so far (21%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 21% funded and the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled.

  3. We're at 3% thanks to 3 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    “Every little bit. Hope the September deadline works out. - Surabaya”

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    “Hope the September deadline works out. - St. Petersburg”

  • Hitomi Junko Aoki 🇯🇵 · $25

    “Thought of Isaree all day after reading this. - Shinjuku”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Rohini”

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    “From my family to yours. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Ubud”

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  • Nhân Tuấn QuachQuestion

    how is Isaree doing now?

    • Gerald F. Tomas

      So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Isaree a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care

      • Gabriela M. Urbina

        Hope things get better soon, Isaree. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours

        • Tareq Emon Sen

          Shared it with a few friends. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Belo Horizonte.

          • Mercy C. Pangilinan

            Take care. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Hải Phòng this morning. All the best

            $353 raised of $1,150

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