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Surgery fund for Kartika: spinal decompression surgery in Surabaya
A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in April is out of reach without help covering $650 of the cost.
🇮🇩 Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia2,175 views
Kartika was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in December. The surgeon at Surabaya Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $810, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $650 short.
my mother has been in and out of Surabaya Orthopedic Institute since December. 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 $810 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Kartika struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 12 weeks. During that time Kartika won't be able to walk without help, 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 $650 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60
• Post-operative medication: $40
• Physiotherapy sessions: $55
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $495
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2026-04-04
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Surabaya
Sending strength, Ratna. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Arusha so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kartika.
It's all in the list in the story. pre-operative tests and imaging is the big one at $60, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Niterói so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Newcastle.
You're not alone, Ratna. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.
best of luck, Ratna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 3 people at work.
Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Incheon so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Chiang Mai.