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Masaru's laparoscopic endometriosis surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After gallstones with repeated infections, Masaru was cleared for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Toru Takeda
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Osaka
Masaru was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in October. The surgeon at Osaka Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,450 short. my father has been in and out of Osaka Orthopedic Institute since October. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis 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, Masaru struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Masaru won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $5,450 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,500 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $380 • Post-operative medication: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $240 • Travel and lodging for the family: $260 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2025-12-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Toru

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 16% funded and I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 13% funded and I made the first payment toward post-operative medication.

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  • Kevin P. Hopkins

    Good luck, Toru. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

    • Alexa W. Valdez

      good luck, Toru. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Souad Farah Taha

        I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care

        • Josephine G. Johnson

          Thinking of you, Toru. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.

          • Nada Yasmin Siddiqui

            Praying for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!

            • Ani Elsa Winata

              sending love. Hope this works out for you. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Seoul

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