Success! Perlisa from the Philippines raised $826 to fund removal of her gallbladder so she can live pain free.

Perlisa
$826
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$0
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Fully funded
Perlisa's treatment was fully funded on February 6, 2023.
  • Perlisa's story
  • Perlisa's update
September 7, 2022

Photo of Perlisa post-operation

February 13, 2023

Perlisa underwent removal of her gallbladder so she can live pain-free.

Perlisa's surgery was successful! She's excited to fully recover and so eager to find a job to support her family. Perlisa shared, "We ar...

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Perlisa's Timeline

  • September 7, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Perlisa was submitted by Abegail Joy Cervania, Marketing and Communications Officer at World Surgical Foundation Philippines.

  • September 10, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Perlisa received treatment at Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Philippines. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • September 11, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Perlisa's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 6, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Perlisa's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 13, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Perlisa's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 20 donors

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Maung is a 62-year-old grandfather who lives with his family in a village in the conflict areas of Karen State, Burma. His wife is retired and his daughter is a mother to his three grandchildren who are in nursery school. Maung is a day laborer on a farm, and his son-in-law is a carpenter. However, their combined income is not enough to cover their daily expenses, and they have to borrow money to buy food. In his free time, Maung loves to play with his grandchildren. Two years ago, Maung started to notice pain around his lower abdomen on the right side of his body. He took medicine he received from a local healer. The medicine worked for a while and managed to feel better. However, a few weeks ago, while Maung was working on the farm, the pain came back. He went to the healer but this time his condition did not improve. Two days after the pain arrived, his lower abdomen started to swell. The area has increased in swelling and when he walks he experiences a burning pain. If he coughs or sneezes, the swollen area increases and causes more pain. Maung had decided against going to a clinic or hospital due to his family's financial situation. Fortunately, Maung arrived at the care center of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), where he will be able to receive treatment. The doctor quickly diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia and told him that he needs surgery as soon as possible and scheduled his procedure for June 7th. BCMF is requesting $828 to help fund this procedure to heal his condition. Maung said, "Thank you very much to all the donors and BCMF for helping me to receive treatment. I will not be able to have treatment without your support. My income is not even enough for my family and I always have to borrow money to meet the end of the month. If I have to get treatment by myself, the only way I will have to choose is to suffer as I cannot afford it."

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