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Laparoscopic cyst removal for Emi: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in September is out of reach without help covering $5,150 of the cost.

🇯🇵 Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan1,481 views
Yumi Ayumi Kondo
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Shinjuku
Emi was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Shinjuku Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,150 short. my daughter has been in and out of Shinjuku Community Hospital since July. 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 $6,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Emi 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Emi won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,150 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,800 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $220 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,500 • Travel and lodging for the family: $280 • Post-operative medication: $350 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-09-18
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Yumi

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

  2. Update from Shinjuku: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $121 raised so far (2%). I made the first payment toward hospital stay. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Priya Farhana ChatterjeePhoto verified

    Hang in there, Yumi. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings

    • Mateo Robinson

      Sending strength, Yumi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Springfield.

      • Julieta A. Cruz

        Get well soon. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Shinjuku

        $1,212.50 raised of $5,150

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