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A partial thyroidectomy for Noriko: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in December is out of reach without help covering $2,550 of the cost.

🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan1,882 views
Hiroshi Shinji Inoue
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Tokyo
Noriko was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in September. The surgeon at Tokyo Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,400, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,550 short. my daughter has been in and out of Tokyo Orthopedic Institute since September. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Noriko struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 6 weeks. During that time Noriko won't be able to walk without help, 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 $2,550 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $145 • Physiotherapy sessions: $290 • Post-operative medication: $280 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $385 With deep gratitude, Hiroshi
due date
2025-12-29
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Jennifer Hunter🇨🇦Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Bharath W. ChowdaryQuestionAddress verifiedPhoto verified

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Noriko?

    • Ife Mercy Gbadamosi

      Thinking of you and your family, Hiroshi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best!

      • Yu-na Yu-na Baek

        Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless

        • Mahnoor Sadia Lodhi

          Good luck, Hiroshi. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Tokyo.

          • Sofía E. Aguilar

            Good luck, Hiroshi. Looking forward to the next update.

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