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Lolasmom1211 · 07-14-2009, 05:57 AM

I am so aorry to hear about your sweet baby. I would suggest doing the Bile Acid test to check for Liver Shunt. It is usually less than $100. and is very common in these little babies. I put off having this test done until my baby was over 1 yr old, and she did have a shunt. She had surgery in March and is doing great today. I would not let them do any other tests to test for the shunt (Ultrasound, etc.) as they are usually not very conclusive. Start with the BAT and go from there. Good luck and give your baby a kiss on the head from us ~~~ Valerie, "Lola & Harley"

07-14-2009, 05:57 AM	#3
Lolasmom1211 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 664	I am so aorry to hear about your sweet baby. I would suggest doing the Bile Acid test to check for Liver Shunt. It is usually less than $100. and is very common in these little babies. I put off having this test done until my baby was over 1 yr old, and she did have a shunt. She had surgery in March and is doing great today. I would not let them do any other tests to test for the shunt (Ultrasound, etc.) as they are usually not very conclusive. Start with the BAT and go from there. Good luck and give your baby a kiss on the head from us ~~~ Valerie, "Lola & Harley"