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Pranee's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Pranee was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Thawatchai Narong Srisai
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Bang Khen
Pranee was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in May. The surgeon at Bang Khen Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,550, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,900 short. my wife has been in and out of Bang Khen Community Hospital since May. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,550 is more than we can find. While we wait, Pranee struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 10 weeks. During that time Pranee won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $790 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $620 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $135 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Travel and lodging for the family: $145 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Thawatchai
due date
2026-08-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($984 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Krishna T. RajputQuestion

    how is Pranee doing now?

    • Hugo R. Arias

      Hang in there, Thawatchai. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings!

      • Lisa Bakker

        Best of luck, Thawatchai. Get well soon. Put this on a community board in Dharan this morning. Greetings from Dharan

        • Miguel S. Cordero

          Thinking of you and your family, Thawatchai. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

          • Adrian M. Singh

            Sending good thoughts, Thawatchai. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless

            • Gun-woo Do-yoon Ha

              hang in there, Thawatchai. Looking forward to the next update.

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