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Surgery fund for Surachai: palate reconstruction surgery in Khon Kaen
A scheduled palate reconstruction surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $2,500 of the cost.
🇹🇭 Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen, Thailand2,240 views
In August I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Khon Kaen Community Hospital 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 $3,350, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $2,500 short.
Doctors at Khon Kaen Community Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,350 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 6 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.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $2,500 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,050
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $900
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $190
• Post-operative medication: $115
• Physiotherapy sessions: $130
• Travel and lodging for the family: $115
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-11-04
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending strength, Surachai. Wishing Surachai a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Rooting for you, Surachai. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 10 people at work. Love from Bahir Dar!