Surgery fund for Tomoko: hip replacement surgery in Shinjuku

In September I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Shinjuku Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $3,550 short. Doctors at Shinjuku Orthopedic Institute told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 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 3 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $3,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,600 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,200 • Travel and lodging for the family: $250 • Physiotherapy sessions: $310 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $190 Every share and every dollar helps. - Tomoko