Deep breaths... deeeep calming breaths.
Okay.... bad news and good news.
Dr. Byle called to introduce himself as the doctor that took Chipper's case. The bad news is that because Chipper was given food, they can't run the tests today that they want too, since Chipper needs to fast for 8 hours. Also since he was given medicine, it might skew some of the results.
They also want to wait for the results on the ACTH looking for Addison's. And Dr. Byle was told those results won't come in until tonight.
They can however do the ultrasound which he will under go in a couple of hours.
So this is how it will go.
Tonight they will draw blood after his 8 hour fast. If the ACTH comes back positive they will not do any other tests and will start treatment accordingly.
If the ACTH comes back negative, they would like to take the blood taken after his fast and do a:
1. Bio Acid test - checks the liver
2. Cobalamin/Folate, PLI, and TLI - test is sent to Texas; will be a week before results are in
3. and a GI endoscope - 3-4 days for results
Good news really is that they are being thourough and I really want Chipper to get better. But it comes with a price.
Right now the bill is at $1,100. With the ultrasound, it goes to $1,500. If he has Addison's, that's the total cost. Dr. Byle says it's possible but unlikely though.
If those other tests have to be run, the cost plus his additional stay at the clinic will run about $3,000.
Time to rob a bank. Deeeep breaths.
~Kimmy, Zam, Logan, Raptor, Nimrod, Mei, Jasper, Esme, & Lucy Inara
RIP Kia, Chipper, Morla, & June
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