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Surgery fund for Jung-ho: gallbladder removal in Mapo
A scheduled gallbladder removal in October is out of reach without help covering $1,800 of the cost.
🇰🇷 Mapo, Seoul, South Korea2,554 views
Jung-ho was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in July. The surgeon at Mapo University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,400, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,800 short.
my brother has been in and out of Mapo University Hospital since July. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,400 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Jung-ho struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Jung-ho won't be able to walk without help, 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 $1,800 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $370
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,150
• Post-operative medication: $280
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-09-25
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Wishing you the best, Hyun-ju. Hope you get there. Take care
This could happen to any of us. Love from Townsville
Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Mapo!
Wishing you the best, Hyun-ju. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Girona
wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best!
Sending strength, Hyun-ju. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours.
So sorry you're going through this, Hyun-ju. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.