Min-ji's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Min-ji was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in April. The surgeon at Suwon General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,800 short. my sister has been in and out of Suwon General Hospital since April. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Min-ji struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 12 weeks. During that time Min-ji won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $3,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,200 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $155 • Post-operative medication: $250 • Physiotherapy sessions: $270 • Travel and lodging for the family: $225 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.