Surgery fund for Imam: a partial thyroidectomy in Bogor

Imam was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Bogor University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,050 short. my son has been in and out of Bogor University Hospital since August. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Imam struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Imam won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $360 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $410 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $95 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 With deep gratitude, Elsa