Surgery fund for Wanida: spinal decompression surgery in Phuket

Wanida was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in February. The surgeon at Phuket Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,350, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,400 short. my daughter has been in and out of Phuket Orthopedic Institute since February. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Wanida struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Wanida won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $1,400 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,050 • Post-operative medication: $135 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.