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Surgery fund for Rattana: spinal decompression surgery in Khon Kaen

Rattana needs spinal decompression surgery at Khon Kaen University Hospital and the family is $1,250 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Lalita Ploy Prasertsak
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Khon Kaen
Rattana was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Khon Kaen University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,250 short. my daughter has been in and out of Khon Kaen University Hospital since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rattana struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Rattana won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $1,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $630 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $145 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Lalita
due date
2026-11-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Lalita

  1. Quick update: $325 raised so far (26%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $600 raised so far (48%). the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($694 in total) the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Jumoke Khadija AliyuQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Rattana?

    • Lalita Ploy PrasertsakOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Khon Kaen I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Yan Ai Yu

    Hope things get better soon. Get well soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Khon Kaen

    • Imran Habib Barua

      Wishing you the best, Lalita. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Ribeirão Preto.

      • Naufal Rizky KusumaPhoto verified

        Wishing Rattana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Poznań

        • Brandon G. NicholsID verified

          Good luck, Lalita. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Khon Kaen

          • Mercedes W. Castro

            Thinking of you and your family, Lalita. Hope you get there. Blessings

            • Rahul P. Gupta

              Keep going, Lalita. Wishing Rattana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

              $1,052.50 raised of $1,250

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