Surgery fund for Ratna: hip replacement surgery in Jakarta Barat

In October I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Jakarta Barat University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $800, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $400 short. Doctors at Jakarta Barat University Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $310 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $15 Glad we found this place. - Ratna