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Yumi's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Yumi needs valve repair surgery at Setagaya University Hospital and the family is $3,850 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇯🇵 Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan3,840 views
Taiga Imai
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Setagaya
Yumi was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Setagaya University Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $3,850 short. my mother has been in and out of Setagaya University Hospital since July. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Yumi struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Yumi won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,850 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $590 • Post-operative medication: $145 • Travel and lodging for the family: $210 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $455 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-10-03
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Taiga

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,439 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 32% there. the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Audrey RojasQuestion

    how is Yumi doing now?

    • Hala Benali

      thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Setagaya

      • Easton G. Sanchez

        Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

        • Ibrahim Olumide NwosuQuestion

          what's already covered and what's the $3,850 for?

          • Taiga ImaiOwnerAnswer

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. physiotherapy sessions is the biggest at $590. It helps to be asked.

        • Ivy T. Brewer

          Thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

          • Rima Rasha Hussein

            Hope things get better soon, Taiga. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Leeds so I could bring a meal.

            • Manoel Anderson RibeiroPhoto verified

              Hang in there, Taiga. Shared this with my family. God bless.

              • Armando B. Espinoza

                Thanks for sharing this, Taiga. Hope this works out for you

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