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Surgery fund for Koji: palate reconstruction surgery in Osaka

After a benign brain tumor, Koji was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇯🇵 Osaka, Osaka, Japan3,870 views
Ryota Daiki Yamada
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Osaka
Koji was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in September. The surgeon at Osaka General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $5,600 short. my son has been in and out of Osaka General Hospital since September. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Koji struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 5 weeks. During that time Koji 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 $5,600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,850 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 • Post-operative medication: $320 • Physiotherapy sessions: $480 • Travel and lodging for the family: $280 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-01-03
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Ryota

  1. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($1,197). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Osaka: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($380). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Anonymous 🇦🇺 · $250

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Koji all day after reading this. - Mandurah”

  • Paisley D. Lane 🇬🇧 · $200
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    “You got this. Hope the February deadline works out. - Jerusalem”

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    “Take care of yourselves. My father told me about this one. - Veracruz”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $50

    “Good luck. Shared with friends too. - San Sebastián”

  • Eliana Mason 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $50

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Koji all day after reading this. - Santos”

  • Maryam Jamila Bakr 🇳🇱 · $50
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    “Happy to help. Hope the February deadline works out. - Faisalabad”

  • Hiwot Eleni Fikadu 🇪🇹 · $50

    “Hope things get better. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Jimma”

  • Ahmed Shoaib Siddiqui 🇵🇰 · $50

    “Thought of Koji all day after reading this. - Multan”

  • Kwadwo Fiifi Quartey 🇬🇭 · $50

    “Get well soon. Hope the February deadline works out. - Tamale”

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  • Taner Arda AktaşQuestion

    How is Koji doing now?

    • Bhavna N. Rawat

      Keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Peshawar.

      • Anan Narong Chaiyasit

        Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Prayagraj.

        • Gabriela Débora Xavier

          Sending love, Ryota. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Mumbai.

          • Aubree Andrews

            Wishing you peace, Ryota. Get well soon. Greetings from Campinas.

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