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Spinal decompression surgery for Ilham: covering what insurance won't
Ilham needs spinal decompression surgery at Surabaya General Hospital and the family is $750 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇮🇩 East Java, Indonesia1,325 views
Ilham was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in May. The surgeon at Surabaya General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $750 short.
my husband has been in and out of Surabaya General Hospital since May. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,050 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Ilham struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 8 weeks. During that time Ilham won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
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 $750 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $65
• Post-operative medication: $30
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $380
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $220
• Physiotherapy sessions: $55
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- due date
- 2026-06-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Ayu
Quick update: $110 raised so far (15%). I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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“Stay strong. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Thane”
- Theodore J. Powell 🇺🇸 · $42
- Anonymous 🇸🇦 · $100
- Dewi Ayu Permana 🇮🇩 · $50
- Biniam Daniel Belay 🇪🇹 · $50
- Lorenzo L. Ruiz 🇺🇸 · $10
“Hope it all works out. Hope you get the rest soon. - Brooklyn”
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Wishing Ilham a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Nnewi.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Surabaya
Thank you. If you're in Surabaya I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
hope it all works out, Ayu. Wishing Ilham a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Moscow donated after I showed her your page. Love from Moscow
Praying for you. Wishing Ilham a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.
Sending strength. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Leeds.
You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Laredo.
Sending good thoughts, Ayu. Wishing Ilham a smooth procedure and a full recovery
keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update
Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Entebbe.
sending strength, Ayu. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Ayu. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best