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Surgery fund for Rattapon: emergency hernia repair in Nakhon Ratchasima

A scheduled emergency hernia repair in May is out of reach without help covering $1,900 of the cost.

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Vilai Ploy Sombat
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Nakhon Ratchasima
Rattapon was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in March. The surgeon at Nakhon Ratchasima General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,800, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,900 short. my husband has been in and out of Nakhon Ratchasima General Hospital since March. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rattapon struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Rattapon won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $1,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $800 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $130 • Post-operative medication: $110 • Physiotherapy sessions: $170 • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-05-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Vilai

  1. We're at 65% thanks to 18 of you. the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $490 raised so far (26%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $420 raised so far (22%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Lucas MorrisPhoto verified

    Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Amsterdam.

    • Leonardo F. Mora

      Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless

      • Lemlem Aster Worku

        You're not alone, Vilai. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

        • Riku Ren Yamashita

          Good luck, Vilai. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

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