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Surgery fund for Tatsuya: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in Sakai

Tatsuya needs laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Saint Catherine Hospital and the family is $6,400 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Tatsuya Naoki Fujimoto
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Sakai
In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $6,400 short. Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $6,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,600 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $450 • Post-operative medication: $330 • Physiotherapy sessions: $310 • Travel and lodging for the family: $260 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-11-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Tatsuya

  1. We're at 5% thanks to 12 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($240 in total) I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Emery C. Barrett 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Portia Sandra Obeng 🇬🇭 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇦🇺 · $75.50

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $76 but hope it helps. - Sydney”

  • Anisa Dinda Utomo 🇮🇩 · $50
  • Priya Tania Siddique 🇮🇳 · $250
  • Josiah G. Barker 🇺🇸 · $75

    “Every little bit. I'm in Fort Collins, thinking of you. - Fort Collins”

  • Salvador G. Gómez 🇺🇸 · $40

    “From my family to yours. Only $40 but hope it helps. - Dallas”

  • John Paul D. Reyes 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Melek Melek Şimşek 🇹🇷 · $5

    “Get well soon. Thought of Tatsuya all day after reading this. - Istanbul”

  • Nenita D. Francisco 🇵🇭 · $50
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  • Alexa W. Cunningham 🇺🇸 · $64
  • Madeline Cox 🇦🇺 · $50
  • Emiliano N. Ibarra 🇲🇽 · $25

    “Thought of Tatsuya all day after reading this. - Monterrey”

  • Ramón K. López 🇪🇸 · $25
  • Kaylee K. Reid 🇬🇧 · $5
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  • Lincoln T. Silva

    hope it all works out, Tatsuya. Your post was clear and honest. After 23 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

    • Emeka Okechukwu Tijani

      Wishing you peace, Tatsuya. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best

      • Henry Chidi Uzor

        Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Sakai

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