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Gallbladder removal for Hiroto: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled gallbladder removal in October is out of reach without help covering $5,250 of the cost.
🇯🇵 Kobe, Hyogo, Japan2,463 views
In September I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Kobe Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $5,250 short.
Doctors at Kobe Community Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $5,250 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $210
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,600
• Physiotherapy sessions: $510
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,650
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $280
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-10-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Hiroto
Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($572). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($1,503). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.
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Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Kobe.
Rooting for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Stay strong, Hiroto. This could happen to any of us. All the best
Hope it all works out, Hiroto. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kobe
Thank you. If you're in Kobe I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Kobe.
Hang in there, Hiroto. This could happen to any of us. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Brasília.
Hang in there. Wishing Hiroto a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Kobe.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from San Jose.
Hope you get there. Love from Mendoza.
You're not alone. Wishing Hiroto a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings