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Deegan's mom · 09-02-2005, 11:44 AM

Oh gees, I just read this post and all the way through it broke my heart. But is so truely nice how so many people are willing to help. And that there are people, schools, and companies that are willing to help fund for such an expense. And you are a wonderful mom - Indy has it so good with you! Good luck to both of you for the surgery! I'm sure that Indy will do just fine. Please keep us informed, and by golly..... give your mom a big hug and kiss from me and Deegan for being so wonderful! She's a great mom too!

whispersmom2 · 09-02-2005, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by River

Well, I do have some good news! My mom wants to pay for the surgery. She's 83yrs old and doesn't have a lot of money, but she wants to do this. She fell in love with Indy this summer when she stayed with me and doesn't want him put to sleep. She tells me that she can't take money with her when she dies so she'd rather see it put to some good use while she's alive. I'll pay her back, but at least I won't have to have a time limit on it. Thank goodness for moms!! I scheduled Indy's surgery for next Friday. I have to drop him off Thurs night because the center is 2 hours away from my house. He said that if all goes well he will be there Fri night and probably all day Sat, but maybe discharge Sat PM or Sun depending on how he's doing. I'm scared to death but I know that this is my only option, so prayers will be good! You guys are the best and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the help and support!! I'll keep you posted.

River, I am so happy that you are letting your mom do this for you. SO MANY TIMES, our kids think we cannot afford to help them in the way we want and it hurts us. She will be ever so much more happy knowing that she, at her age, made a contribution to you and your baby. I know of what I speak..I am 68 and my kids have occasionally told me to just use my money for things I want or need. Well, that is exactly what I and your mom, are trying to do. Use our money for something we "want"
OOPS, I didn't mean to get up on my soapbox, but, once again, I did! Terri Shumsky who died recently, was such a wonderful person and worked so hard to help find the gene that causes PSS. That was her contribution and she was the driving force in the FannieMae livershunt research. They try to help PSS babies when they can.
Good Luck and I will say extra prayers for you and yours.

starwoodyorkie · 09-02-2005, 03:40 PM

I believe Ric is trying to catch you but if he misses please call or email me.
We are both on
http://www.tsfannymaelivershunt.com/
and help yorkie owners that have bought puppies that need both treatment options and funding. Our goal is to have all yorkie puppies bile acid tested before damage is done since so many can be saved by surgery. Breeders should bile acid test their puppies-- There is no excuse for not doing so. I've been testing now for 5 years-- including even the itty-bits. No breeder can say they don't have a problem until they test every puppy.
Best of Wishes for your family-- Brenda Smith 615-867-0306
Starwood- http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/5495/
Starwoodyorkies@comcast.net.

Maddie-Rudy-Mom · 09-02-2005, 04:23 PM

I am so sorry about your Indy, but as I read the thread I see things are looking up. What would we do without our Mom's. I will be praying for your little furbaby. Take care.

willis_cassie · 09-03-2005, 05:53 AM

I wanted to share my story of Liver Shunt....I have two babies that ended up with Liver Shunt ~ Willis and Cassie. They came from the SAME breeder but had different parents....they both had liver shunts.... We found The "Terri Shumsky Fanny Mae Liver Shunt Fund"....they saved our babies. Of course, we thought we had two healthy babies...but it doesn't always turn out that way. We drove from our home in Mississippi all the way to Knoxville, Tennessee to have their Liver Shunt surgeries.....that was back in February. We were a little different, though....our babies were pretty much completely healthy and showing almost no symptoms. Willis was showing symptoms of low blood sugar....Cassie has never been sick at all. We just decided to have her tested "just in case"....It turns out that on the 'inside', they were horribly sick....If your Indy has this life saving surgery, you won't believe the change....it's a miracle surgery...expecially if it's a PSS....of course, MVD is treated with medications and diet. In the meantime, make sure that Indy is on Hills L/D or K/D ONLY and Lactulose....please do this!!! It's VERY important!!! Protein is VERY bad for these liver shunt babies....it makes them so sick....please listen to me. Also, please join our group... These people know what they are talking about!! I'll do my best to include links in this message. Please read Willis and Cassie's story....we've been through it and back again, but our babies are ALIVE!!!

Hugs and belly rubs!!

Georgia

Willis and Cassie's story:
http://www.tsfannymaelivershunt.com/...eStampley.html

Terri Shumsky Fanny Mae Liver Shunt Fund Website:

http://www.tsfannymaelivershunt.com/main.html

Join our support group:

LiverShuntHelpNChat-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

09-02-2005, 11:44 AM	#31
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	Oh gees, I just read this post and all the way through it broke my heart. But is so truely nice how so many people are willing to help. And that there are people, schools, and companies that are willing to help fund for such an expense. And you are a wonderful mom - Indy has it so good with you! Good luck to both of you for the surgery! I'm sure that Indy will do just fine. Please keep us informed, and by golly..... give your mom a big hug and kiss from me and Deegan for being so wonderful! She's a great mom too! __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

09-02-2005, 03:40 PM	#33
starwoodyorkie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murfreesboro,Tn. Posts: 13	Indy's Mom I believe Ric is trying to catch you but if he misses please call or email me. We are both on http://www.tsfannymaelivershunt.com/ and help yorkie owners that have bought puppies that need both treatment options and funding. Our goal is to have all yorkie puppies bile acid tested before damage is done since so many can be saved by surgery. Breeders should bile acid test their puppies-- There is no excuse for not doing so. I've been testing now for 5 years-- including even the itty-bits. No breeder can say they don't have a problem until they test every puppy. Best of Wishes for your family-- Brenda Smith 615-867-0306 Starwood- http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/5495/ Starwoodyorkies@comcast.net.

09-02-2005, 04:23 PM	#34
Maddie-Rudy-Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 1,887	I am so sorry about your Indy, but as I read the thread I see things are looking up. What would we do without our Mom's. I will be praying for your little furbaby. Take care. __________________ Cindy, Maddie, Rudy, Polly, Sprout, Angie, and Tucker Rest in peace Lucky 1989-2007

09-03-2005, 05:53 AM	#35
willis_cassie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 1	Indy's Liver Shunt I wanted to share my story of Liver Shunt....I have two babies that ended up with Liver Shunt ~ Willis and Cassie. They came from the SAME breeder but had different parents....they both had liver shunts.... We found The "Terri Shumsky Fanny Mae Liver Shunt Fund"....they saved our babies. Of course, we thought we had two healthy babies...but it doesn't always turn out that way. We drove from our home in Mississippi all the way to Knoxville, Tennessee to have their Liver Shunt surgeries.....that was back in February. We were a little different, though....our babies were pretty much completely healthy and showing almost no symptoms. Willis was showing symptoms of low blood sugar....Cassie has never been sick at all. We just decided to have her tested "just in case"....It turns out that on the 'inside', they were horribly sick....If your Indy has this life saving surgery, you won't believe the change....it's a miracle surgery...expecially if it's a PSS....of course, MVD is treated with medications and diet. In the meantime, make sure that Indy is on Hills L/D or K/D ONLY and Lactulose....please do this!!! It's VERY important!!! Protein is VERY bad for these liver shunt babies....it makes them so sick....please listen to me. Also, please join our group... These people know what they are talking about!! I'll do my best to include links in this message. Please read Willis and Cassie's story....we've been through it and back again, but our babies are ALIVE!!! Hugs and belly rubs!! Georgia Willis and Cassie's story: http://www.tsfannymaelivershunt.com/...eStampley.html Terri Shumsky Fanny Mae Liver Shunt Fund Website: http://www.tsfannymaelivershunt.com/main.html Join our support group: LiverShuntHelpNChat-subscribe@yahoogroups.com