Surgery fund for Mei: spinal decompression surgery in Kobe

Mei was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in August. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $5,450 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since August. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $11,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mei struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Mei won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,450 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $210 • Travel and lodging for the family: $155 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,300 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,650 • Post-operative medication: $135 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Akira