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Help Kana pay for laparoscopic cyst removal at Sapporo Orthopedic Institute

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Kana was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Sakura Keiko Ishii
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Sapporo
Kana was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Sapporo Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,200 short. my daughter has been in and out of Sapporo Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kana struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Kana won't be able to drive, 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 $3,200 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $510 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,150 • Travel and lodging for the family: $165 • Physiotherapy sessions: $375 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-10-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Sakura

  1. Small update. $583 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($395). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

  3. Update from Sapporo: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Isabel N. Ramírez

    Rooting for you. Wishing Kana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Sapporo.

    • Zainab Queen Aliyu

      So sorry you're going through this, Sakura. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best.

      • Aiden W. WalshQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kana.

        • Tommaso Luca Farina

          Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 34 people at work

          • Dustin H. Wood

            Best of luck, Sakura. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

            • Delilah E. Brady

              Keep going, Sakura. Wishing Kana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

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