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A partial thyroidectomy for Ayumi: covering what insurance won't
After a hernia that has become strangulated, Ayumi was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇯🇵 Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan804 views
Ayumi was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in March. The surgeon at Shinjuku Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,300 short.
my sister has been in and out of Shinjuku Community Hospital since March. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Ayumi struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Ayumi won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $3,300 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $180
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,950
• Travel and lodging for the family: $170
With deep gratitude,
Sakura
- due date
- 2026-06-12
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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wishing you peace, Sakura. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Dharan so I could bring a meal.
How is Ayumi doing now?
Good luck. Get well soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Tarkwa.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ayumi.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. post-operative medication is the biggest at $180. Let me know if you want more detail.
So sorry you're going through this, Sakura. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Worcester.
rooting for you. Wishing Ayumi a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Take care
Wishing you the best, Sakura. Get well soon
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Girona.
Wishing Ayumi a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Nashik this morning.
Sending good thoughts, Sakura. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Lecce donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Hang in there, Sakura. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless.
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings
Take care, Sakura. I hope things turn around soon. After 24 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.