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JereBo · 12-18-2009, 07:02 AM

It's been a long time. BJ has stabilized, but the costs are just the beginning. They would not release him to us because they said that if he goes off of the IVs then he probably won't be able to support his own blood sugar levels and he might have another seizure.

Without our authorization, they took him to get an ultrasound which cost 320 dollars and then they told us to go home. When we got home, they called us and told us that he does in fact have a liver shunt, but they aren't going to operate on him and they want to help him medically meaning that we have to give him a low protein diet and medicine which is fine. Though we have to pay an extra 250 dollars for blood tests that they have already done!

At this point, my parents want me to return my Christmas gifts that I bought them and my mom is even considering selling her wedding ring.

I tried Care Credit, but they denied me because I don't have much credit and they denied my parents because they both have credit blocks on their credit scores.

For Christmas all I want is for my baby to be healthy and safe. It's amazing how life changes so quickly in a few seconds. Instead of Christmas presents, I want to enjoy the holidays with my family.

Thank you for all of your replies.

12-18-2009, 07:02 AM	#8
JereBo Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13	It's been a long time. BJ has stabilized, but the costs are just the beginning. They would not release him to us because they said that if he goes off of the IVs then he probably won't be able to support his own blood sugar levels and he might have another seizure. Without our authorization, they took him to get an ultrasound which cost 320 dollars and then they told us to go home. When we got home, they called us and told us that he does in fact have a liver shunt, but they aren't going to operate on him and they want to help him medically meaning that we have to give him a low protein diet and medicine which is fine. Though we have to pay an extra 250 dollars for blood tests that they have already done! At this point, my parents want me to return my Christmas gifts that I bought them and my mom is even considering selling her wedding ring. I tried Care Credit, but they denied me because I don't have much credit and they denied my parents because they both have credit blocks on their credit scores. For Christmas all I want is for my baby to be healthy and safe. It's amazing how life changes so quickly in a few seconds. Instead of Christmas presents, I want to enjoy the holidays with my family. Thank you for all of your replies. __________________ Proud mommy of Jeremiah and BJ. Can't live with 'em, can't without 'em.