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Chang-min's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Chang-min needs spinal decompression surgery at Seoul Orthopedic Institute and the family is $6,000 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Chang-min Si-woo Son
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In June I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Seoul Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $6,000 short. Doctors at Seoul Orthopedic Institute told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,800 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $430 • Post-operative medication: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $560 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 I hope life is good to you. - Chang-min
due date
2026-08-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Chang-min

  1. Quick update: $1,606 raised so far (27%). the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 17% thanks to 20 of you. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Runa Khatun

    thanks for sharing this, Chang-min. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours.

    • Sudha E. Kurup

      Sending strength, Chang-min. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Dar es Salaam.

      • Lourdes Paredes

        Best of luck, Chang-min. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best!

        • Nasser Amir Hegazy

          Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Grenoble.

          • Anton Leonid Moroz

            Get well soon. My neighbor in Shubra donated after I showed her your page.

            $2,979.50 raised of $6,000

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