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Himari's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled knee replacement surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $3,900 of the cost.

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Ayumi Yamashita
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Sakai
Himari was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in July. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,900 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since July. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Himari struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Himari won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $3,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,500 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Post-operative medication: $190 • Physiotherapy sessions: $480 • Travel and lodging for the family: $220 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-10-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Ayumi

  1. Small update. $907 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Update from Sakai: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Hauwa Modupe Oyelaran

    So sorry you're going through this, Ayumi. Hope you get there. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too

    • Owen Gonzales

      Wishing you the best. Get well soon. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Rima Anika Khatun

        Rooting for you, Ayumi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

        • Fatima W. Sithole

          Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

          • Christo R. Ngcobo

            Wishing Himari a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

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