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Keiko's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in October is out of reach without help covering $5,400 of the cost.

🇯🇵 Hokkaido, Japan635 views
Hiroshi Nakajima
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Sapporo
Keiko was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Sapporo General Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,400 short. my sister has been in and out of Sapporo General Hospital since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Keiko struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Keiko won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,250 • Post-operative medication: $310 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,650 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $190 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Hiroshi
due date
2026-10-31
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Praying for you, Hiroshi. Get well soon.

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

      • Hiroshi NakajimaOwnerAnswer

        Surgeon and anesthesia fees is $2,250 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Aswan this morning.

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

        • Hiroshi NakajimaOwnerAnswer

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about surgeon and anesthesia fees, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.

      • Hope it all works out, Hiroshi. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 18 people at work. Love from São Paulo.

        • Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Pune.

          • hope it all works out. Wishing Keiko a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together!

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