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Surgery fund for Busaba: palate reconstruction surgery in Bang Khen

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Busaba was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Busaba Oranuch Phongsri
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Bang Khen
In March I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Bang Khen University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,700, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $2,150 short. Doctors at Bang Khen University Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,700 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $2,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $800 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $850 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Physiotherapy sessions: $160 • Travel and lodging for the family: $120 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-05-16
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Busaba

  1. Thank you all. We're at 50% now ($1,086). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Bang Khen: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Ana Juliana Leite

    Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Cairns.

    • Markus Emil Baumann

      You're not alone. Hope you get there. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

      • William Kwame Obeng

        Keep going. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

        • Tushar A. Gaikwad

          looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

          • Frieda Bergmann

            hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

            • Olivia K. Banks

              I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Greetings from Manchester.

              • Ahmed Orakzai

                Wishing Busaba a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

                • Zahra Hakim

                  Hang in there, Busaba. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings!

                  • Ji-woo Lee

                    Good luck, Busaba. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Bang Khen.

                    • Halyna Viktoria Makarov

                      Best of luck, Busaba. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

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