Jakarta –
A post on Instagram by an account told the story of a man caring for his wife, Chahya Rhelany Slamet (22), who suffers from bone tuberculosis (TB). This condition has left her unable to walk and in need of a wheelchair.
Furthermore, the bone TB her wife has also caused other complications, such as requiring dialysis procedures.
“It attacked her legs first, then her spine, then her kidneys, it even attacked the nerves for urination and defecation, her lungs were also affected,” said the husband, Gilang Cahya Nugraha (27), in one of his posts.
The man, who lives in Bekasi, West Java, said the experience tested both his and his wife’s mental strength. Even so, he stated he would not lose spirit in caring for his wife, and likewise for his wife in undergoing treatment.
He revealed his wife was first diagnosed with bone TB in 2025. Although treatment is still ongoing, Gilang is happy to see his wife’s progress, which is now much better.
“My wife was diagnosed with bone TB in 2025. Her condition now, thank God, is improving, there is a lot of positive progress and many miracles have come, for example, she no longer needs dialysis and has had the catheter for urination removed,” said Gilang.
Currently, his wife continues to undergo orthopedic, lung, and physiotherapy treatments.
Regarding the viral content shared, Gilang hopes this can serve as a reminder to the public about the importance of maintaining health. He also hopes this can encourage his wife during her treatment.
“To encourage my wife, out there many people support her recovery so that I can return to working normally to support my wife and my child, who is only 18 months old,” he stated.