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Help me pay for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Kyoto Orthopedic Institute

After a herniated spinal disc, Koji was cleared for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan5,181 views
Koji Noboru Endo
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Kyoto
In November I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Kyoto Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,300 short. Doctors at Kyoto Orthopedic Institute told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $6,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,250 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $450 • Post-operative medication: $300 • Physiotherapy sessions: $540 • Travel and lodging for the family: $360 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2025-02-02
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Aisha Abosede OdukoyaQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kyoto.

    • Koji Noboru EndoOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Kyoto I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Madelyn Alvarado

    Best of luck, Koji. Hope you get there.

    • Joshua Green

      A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Kyoto. I'll ask around and let you know.

      • Zulkifli Bagus SalimQuestion

        how is Koji doing now?

        • Brian Kimani Wafula

          You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless

          • Mbali E. Jones

            Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Los Angeles.

            • Juan A. Rodriguez

              Wishing Koji a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta so I could bring a meal.

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