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Septoplasty for Chang-min: covering what insurance won't

Chang-min needs septoplasty at San Jose University Hospital and the family is $5,700 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States2,839 views
Jun-seo Min-ho Baek
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Chang-min was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in January. The surgeon at San Jose University Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,700 short. my son has been in and out of San Jose University Hospital since January. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Chang-min struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Chang-min won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $5,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,650 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $400 • Post-operative medication: $440 • Physiotherapy sessions: $280 • Travel and lodging for the family: $330 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-03-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Satish M. ThakurQuestion

    how is Chang-min doing now?

    • Margaret Nakato Wekesa

      Rooting for you, Jun-seo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Kyoto but we're thinking of you.

      • Maricel R. Hernandez

        Sending strength, Jun-seo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours. Take care

        • Bunga Indah Lie

          Thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Bahir Dar

          • Jakub Andrzej Mazurek

            Thanks for sharing this, Jun-seo. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

            • Paulo Murilo Rocha

              thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless

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