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Surgery fund for Misaki: ACL reconstruction in Kobe

After a cleft palate needing repair, Misaki was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇯🇵 Kobe, Hyogo, Japan1,824 views
Kouki Kouki Ota
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Misaki was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,800, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $2,650 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Catherine Hospital since August. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Misaki struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 12 weeks. During that time Misaki won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,650 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,150 • Post-operative medication: $135 • Physiotherapy sessions: $365 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Kouki
due date
2025-10-28
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Kouki

  1. Update from Kobe: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 37% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($364). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    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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  • Claudia P. SantosQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Misaki?

    • Kouki Kouki OtaOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

      Thank you. If you're in Kobe I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Faith A. Fitzgerald

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

    • Nur Hesti SantosoPhoto verified

      Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Nashik this morning. Love from Nashik

      • Budi Umar Sutanto

        best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Boulogne-Billancourt but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Boulogne-Billancourt.

        • Álvaro A. Espinoza

          Best of luck. Get well soon. Love from Hannover.

          • Angelica Dizon

            hope things get better soon, Kouki. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Gondar.

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