Blet is a retired woman from Burma. She used to work on the farm. Now only her son works as a subsistence farmer and provides for the family.
Since June 2017, Blet has been experiencing pain whenever she passes urine. Sometimes she even feels dizzy, especially when she tries to walk, and lately she has suffered from pain in her lower back as well. She has been diagnosed with a prolapsed uterus. She has been advised to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgical removal of her uterus and cervix. If left untreated, Blet’s symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future.
Fortunately, Blet is scheduled to undergo her hysterectomy on March 20. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once recovered, Blet will no longer suffer from discomfort due to her condition, and she will be able to help with household chores again.
“I would like to stay at home and just rest for a while after the surgery,” says Blet.