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Palate reconstruction surgery for Mana: covering what insurance won't

Mana needs palate reconstruction surgery at Sakai Regional Medical Center and the family is $3,950 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇯🇵 Sakai, Osaka, Japan563 views
Ryota Goro Maruyama
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Sakai
Mana was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in June. The surgeon at Sakai Regional Medical Center recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,950 short. my daughter has been in and out of Sakai Regional Medical Center since June. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mana struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 Mana 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 $3,950 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $300 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,200 • Post-operative medication: $190 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,260 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-09-21
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Hospital invoice

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  • Pamela G. QuincyPhoto verified

    This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Multan donated after I showed her your page. Love from Multan.

    • Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Saket.

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