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Surgery fund for Himari: knee replacement surgery in Setagaya
Himari needs knee replacement surgery at Setagaya Community Hospital and the family is $2,000 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Himari was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in July. The surgeon at Setagaya Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,350, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,000 short.
my sister has been in and out of Setagaya Community Hospital since July. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,350 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Himari 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.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Himari 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 $2,000 goes:
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,050
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $300
• Physiotherapy sessions: $650
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-10-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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hope things get better soon, Megumi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best.
hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Setagaya.
Wishing you the best, Megumi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
Thinking of you, Megumi. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best.
Best of luck, Megumi. Hope the doctors have good news.
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