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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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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
Updates from Sakura
Small update. $583 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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.
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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Rooting for you. Wishing Kana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Sapporo.
So sorry you're going through this, Sakura. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kana.
Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 34 people at work
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.
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.