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Surgery fund for Somchai: palate reconstruction surgery in Bang Khen

After an aortic valve defect, Somchai was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand2,270 views
Somchai Chanthara
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Bang Khen
In September I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Bang Khen Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $2,100 short. Doctors at Bang Khen Orthopedic Institute told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $2,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $870 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $960 • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2025-11-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Somchai

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 41% funded and I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Small update. $667 so far, I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

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  • Dewi Sri Firmansyah 🇮🇩 · $20
  • Clara Merritt 🇨🇦 · $20

    “You got this. Thought of Somchai all day after reading this.”

  • David Omondi Onyango 🇹🇿 · $5

    “Thought of Somchai all day after reading this. - Arusha”

  • Haider Ali Lashari 🇵🇰 · $10

    “Best of luck. Small amount but sent with love. - Hyderabad”

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    “Rooting for you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Pasig”

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    “Thinking of you. Saw your post and had to give. - Kampala”

  • Leon Dietrich 🇩🇪 · $15

    “Best of luck. From Berlin with love.”

  • Patrick B. Barrett 🇯🇲 · $25
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  • Kazuki Ishida

    Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

    $2,458.50 raised of $2,100

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