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Sashabear0430 · 12-21-2009, 07:51 PM

ok so the place where the scintigraphy is done raised their prices from $395 to $495 as of December 1, 2009. Therefore, I cannot get the procedure done. Maybe within the next few months when I have money Ican do it. As of now, I am just going to let the leaves fall where they may. She looks great on meds and L/D food so Im going to stick with that. I am not going to take her to a rescue so that she can have surgery or get the procedure. So please do not suggest that. I am also not going to give her up to someone who can afford the procedures. I am keeping my baby and that's that. She looks fantastic and hopefully she will stay that way. Her energy level has been at it's highest for the past 3 months so I am hoping it stays.

Mom to Hot Rod · 12-24-2009, 01:37 AM

I am sorry that you are in this position. I am not sure what a scintigraphy is but can you reason with the place where you need to get it done and tell them that when you realized that you needed this procedure you were given one price and you had budgeted that. Most human doctors offices will work with patients if you speak with them. I would think that it worth a try to see if they will work with you if you need this done. Best of luck.

Sashabear0430 · 03-04-2010, 05:11 PM

Sasha is set for her scintigraphy on march 12. her BAT pre was 68.7 and post 269.8. Does anyone think that it could be an operable shunt? what is the possibility that it wouldn't be operable.?

Lolasmom1211 · 03-04-2010, 05:57 PM

My Lola was just over a year when I had her BAT done. They were pre 43 & post 237. I was very fortunate that I could take her to Dr Tobias at UT. When Dr Tobias first saw her she told me that Lola looked like a liver shunt baby because of her coat. She was also a very picky eater and had a very small stature. I thought she was just a very quiet little Yorkie because she had become more and more docile. She never showed any obvious signs of liver shunt such as seizures or head pressing, drooling, etc., but I just knew something was not right. They did the scintigraphy and it did show a large shunt. Dr Tobias put the ring around it, I brought Lola home 2 days later and it has been the best thing we could have done for her. She now runs and plays and acts like a puppy is supposed to. I wish you luck with your baby...I know how hard this is and how expensive it gets. If it is what she needs, and it sounds like it is, you will not regret doing it...it will greatly improve your baby's quality of life!

Sashabear0430 · 03-04-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lolasmom1211

My Lola was just over a year when I had her BAT done. They were pre 43 & post 237. I was very fortunate that I could take her to Dr Tobias at UT. When Dr Tobias first saw her she told me that Lola looked like a liver shunt baby because of her coat. She was also a very picky eater and had a very small stature. I thought she was just a very quiet little Yorkie because she had become more and more docile. She never showed any obvious signs of liver shunt such as seizures or head pressing, drooling, etc., but I just knew something was not right. They did the scintigraphy and it did show a large shunt. Dr Tobias put the ring around it, I brought Lola home 2 days later and it has been the best thing we could have done for her. She now runs and plays and acts like a puppy is supposed to. I wish you luck with your baby...I know how hard this is and how expensive it gets. If it is what she needs, and it sounds like it is, you will not regret doing it...it will greatly improve your baby's quality of life!

Wow I'm happy for you both! Sasha's coat is a little icky. do you have any before LS surgery and after LS surgery pictures of how she looked? Did her coat change after surgery?

Lolasmom1211 · 03-05-2010, 04:51 AM

Unfortunately, I don't take a lot of pictures....I will tell you her coat used to not grow much at all, but now it is almost down to the floor on the sides. It wll never look super full and thick like pictures of of some of the show yorkies that we see, but it is growing and is much longer and thicker than it used to be. She now looks like any "normal" yorkie you might see! I have to brush her each day to keep her from getting tangled, but she loves to go out and chase the squirrels and birds through the bushes with her brother - she has turned into a real "tomboy" since her surgery almost 1 year ago! I was told the toxins in her body prior to having the shunt repaired were causing her coat to look bad and grow poorly...I guess that was true!

ladyjane · 03-05-2010, 05:56 AM

I will pray that your refusal to do what vets have suggested out of a stated love for her, will not result in pain for your Sasha. One day I hope that laws will be passed that protect puppies the same way human children are protected.

I admire your desire to want to stick with it, but I am merely saying that I hope it is not at Sasha's expense. She very well may be just fine, but I would be remiss if I did not voice my opinion about this. I am an advocate for the pups and owe it to them....they don't have voices or choices.

Wylie's Mom · 03-05-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sashabear0430

ok so the place where the scintigraphy is done raised their prices from $395 to $495 as of December 1, 2009. Therefore, I cannot get the procedure done. Maybe within the next few months when I have money Ican do it. As of now, I am just going to let the leaves fall where they may. She looks great on meds and L/D food so Im going to stick with that. I am not going to take her to a rescue so that she can have surgery or get the procedure. So please do not suggest that. I am also not going to give her up to someone who can afford the procedures. I am keeping my baby and that's that. She looks fantastic and hopefully she will stay that way. Her energy level has been at it's highest for the past 3 months so I am hoping it stays.

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Originally Posted by Sashabear0430

Sasha is set for her scintigraphy on march 12. her BAT pre was 68.7 and post 269.8. Does anyone think that it could be an operable shunt? what is the possibility that it wouldn't be operable.?

I'm confused....so, you're refusing to get a scintigraphy and surgery (if needed) for your pup? Or, you've now changed your mind? Could you please clarify?

dwerten · 03-05-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sashabear0430

Sasha is set for her scintigraphy on march 12. her BAT pre was 68.7 and post 269.8. Does anyone think that it could be an operable shunt? what is the possibility that it wouldn't be operable.?

I think due to her age it is operable if you let it go it can blow out to multiples and will be inoperable

Ringo1 · 03-05-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I'm confused....so, you're refusing to get a scintigraphy and surgery (if needed) for your pup? Or, you've now changed your mind? Could you please clarify?

Her earlier post about cost was posted in December. It looks from her recent post - that she has scheduled the scintigraphy for March so this is great news!

Ladymom · 03-05-2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I'm confused....so, you're refusing to get a scintigraphy and surgery (if needed) for your pup? Or, you've now changed your mind? Could you please clarify?

It sounds like she's scheduled the scintigraphy for March 12th to me. I hope that's the case.

ladyjane · 03-05-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

It sounds like she's scheduled the scintigraphy for March 12th to me. I hope that's the case.

Oh, I did not see the date differences. Yes, I hope she is getting this done as well; but, what concerns me is what if Sasha needs surgery? If it took since December to raise the $100, is she going to be able to get the surgery done?

Sasha is in my prayers.

Sashabear0430 · 03-05-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Oh, I did not see the date differences. Yes, I hope she is getting this done as well; but, what concerns me is what if Sasha needs surgery? If it took since December to raise the $100, is she going to be able to get the surgery done?

Sasha is in my prayers.

I'm sorry but your comments are unnecessary.
1. In Dec. I didn't have money, nor did my parents
2. I'm 17 and don't have a job. no ones hiring
3. Why would I get a scintigraphy if my intensions were to not have the surgery done?
4. IT didn't take a few months 2 raise 100 dollars, my parents just needed a chance to catch up on their bills.
5. I have already have a plan so Sasha. If there is an operable shunt, dad is going to save money by summertime and he and I go to UT. Of course when I personally have the money, I will pay him back.

Please don't judge me before you know all the facts. Sasha is in very good hands and extremely spoiled

Sashabear0430 · 03-05-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringo1

Her earlier post about cost was posted in December. It looks from her recent post - that she has scheduled the scintigraphy for March so this is great news!

Thanks for being nice and supportive and not rude. In the past fews days I have been getting a lot of rude comments about Sasha when they don't have all the facts. I'm scared for Sasha though

Sashabear0430 · 03-05-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dwerten

I think due to her age it is operable if you let it go it can blow out to multiples and will be inoperable

If she has a shunt, then she will have surgery at UT during summer. In late MAy, early June

12-21-2009, 07:51 PM	#1
Sashabear0430 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 175	sasha issue w/ scintigraphy ok so the place where the scintigraphy is done raised their prices from $395 to $495 as of December 1, 2009. Therefore, I cannot get the procedure done. Maybe within the next few months when I have money Ican do it. As of now, I am just going to let the leaves fall where they may. She looks great on meds and L/D food so Im going to stick with that. I am not going to take her to a rescue so that she can have surgery or get the procedure. So please do not suggest that. I am also not going to give her up to someone who can afford the procedures. I am keeping my baby and that's that. She looks fantastic and hopefully she will stay that way. Her energy level has been at it's highest for the past 3 months so I am hoping it stays.

12-24-2009, 01:37 AM	#2
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I am sorry that you are in this position. I am not sure what a scintigraphy is but can you reason with the place where you need to get it done and tell them that when you realized that you needed this procedure you were given one price and you had budgeted that. Most human doctors offices will work with patients if you speak with them. I would think that it worth a try to see if they will work with you if you need this done. Best of luck. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

03-04-2010, 05:11 PM	#3
Sashabear0430 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 175	Sasha is set for her scintigraphy on march 12. her BAT pre was 68.7 and post 269.8. Does anyone think that it could be an operable shunt? what is the possibility that it wouldn't be operable.? __________________ Mommy of Sasha Peaches Buttercup and Dutchess

03-05-2010, 05:56 AM	#7
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,466	I will pray that your refusal to do what vets have suggested out of a stated love for her, will not result in pain for your Sasha. One day I hope that laws will be passed that protect puppies the same way human children are protected. I admire your desire to want to stick with it, but I am merely saying that I hope it is not at Sasha's expense. She very well may be just fine, but I would be remiss if I did not voice my opinion about this. I am an advocate for the pups and owe it to them....they don't have voices or choices. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP Last edited by ladyjane; 03-05-2010 at 05:58 AM.

03-04-2010, 05:57 PM	#4
Lolasmom1211 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 664	My Lola was just over a year when I had her BAT done. They were pre 43 & post 237. I was very fortunate that I could take her to Dr Tobias at UT. When Dr Tobias first saw her she told me that Lola looked like a liver shunt baby because of her coat. She was also a very picky eater and had a very small stature. I thought she was just a very quiet little Yorkie because she had become more and more docile. She never showed any obvious signs of liver shunt such as seizures or head pressing, drooling, etc., but I just knew something was not right. They did the scintigraphy and it did show a large shunt. Dr Tobias put the ring around it, I brought Lola home 2 days later and it has been the best thing we could have done for her. She now runs and plays and acts like a puppy is supposed to. I wish you luck with your baby...I know how hard this is and how expensive it gets. If it is what she needs, and it sounds like it is, you will not regret doing it...it will greatly improve your baby's quality of life!

03-05-2010, 04:51 AM	#6
Lolasmom1211 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 664	Unfortunately, I don't take a lot of pictures....I will tell you her coat used to not grow much at all, but now it is almost down to the floor on the sides. It wll never look super full and thick like pictures of of some of the show yorkies that we see, but it is growing and is much longer and thicker than it used to be. She now looks like any "normal" yorkie you might see! I have to brush her each day to keep her from getting tangled, but she loves to go out and chase the squirrels and birds through the bushes with her brother - she has turned into a real "tomboy" since her surgery almost 1 year ago! I was told the toxins in her body prior to having the shunt repaired were causing her coat to look bad and grow poorly...I guess that was true!