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Muhammad's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled cataract surgery in January is out of reach without help covering $1,200 of the cost.
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Muhammad was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in November. The surgeon at Bekasi Orthopedic Institute recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,600, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,200 short.
my son has been in and out of Bekasi Orthopedic Institute since November. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,600 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Muhammad struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Muhammad won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $520
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $510
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40
• Post-operative medication: $25
• Physiotherapy sessions: $80
• Travel and lodging for the family: $25
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Rizky
- due date
- 2026-02-03
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Rizky
Update from Bekasi: I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Muhammad
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $520. Happy to explain more.
Hang in there, Rizky. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
keep going. Wishing Muhammad a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. Thinking of Bekasi
wishing you the best. Hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 40 people at work. Love from Jakarta.
take care, Rizky. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Bekasi.