Meet Tha

Success! Tha from Burma raised $1,500 to fund a hip replacement.

Photo of Tha post-operation
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Tha's treatment was fully funded on June 6, 2018.
  • Tha's story
  • Tha's update
April 4, 2018
April 23, 2018

Although she is in pain from the surgery, Tha feels much better since her operation. She feels much lighter and thinks she looks better. For...

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Tha's Timeline

  • April 4, 2018
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Tha was submitted by Bridgitte Agocs at Burma Children Medical Fund

  • April 5, 2018
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Tha received treatment at Yangon Orthopaedic Hospital in Burma. 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.

  • April 6, 2018
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Tha's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • April 23, 2018
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Tha's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • June 6, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Tha's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 33 donors

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Taung is a 64-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his daughter, son, and two grandsons. He is retired and helps with household chores to support his family. His daughter is divorced and raises chickens and pigs for their own consumption, selling the surplus to buy additional food and cover their basic needs. Each of his grandsons goes to middle school, while Taung's son has a mental illness and stays home. He also has another daughter who helps support him. His family has enough income for their basic needs and healthcare, but they have struggled to meet the financial obligations of Taung's needs. Currently, Taung is experiencing upper abdominal pain, and he feels discomfort when walking for long periods or sitting down. Eating to fill his stomach can also lead to discomfort, so he eats only in small quantities. After seeking medical help at our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot Hospital, the doctor has diagnosed Taung with a bile duct stone and has recommended surgery. Taung has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, Taung's symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. Taung is scheduled to undergo his cholecystectomy on August 13th. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Taung said, "Due to my condition, I experience severe pain sometimes. I could not help much with household chores. When the pain is severe, I could not eat and could not sleep well. I want to recover, and then I would like to plant banana trees and other vegetables to sell and make income to support my family. Thank you to all the donors for helping me."

$967raised
$533to go