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Surgery fund for Kyung-soo: hip replacement surgery in Mapo

A scheduled hip replacement surgery in July is out of reach without help covering $4,800 of the cost.

🇰🇷 Mapo, Seoul, South Korea2,106 views
Kyung-soo Jun-seo Joo
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Mapo
In March I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Mapo Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $4,800 short. Doctors at Mapo Regional Medical Center told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,350 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $210 • Post-operative medication: $220 • Physiotherapy sessions: $450 • Travel and lodging for the family: $220 Thank you so much. - Kyung-soo
due date
2026-06-09
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Kyung-soo

  1. Update from Mapo: I made the first payment toward hospital stay. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $70 raised so far (1%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Santiago D. Peña🇪🇸Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Changed my perspective

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Outstanding person

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Huy Đức Doan

    Thinking of you and your family. Wishing Kyung-soo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

    $203 raised of $4,800

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