Hole in the heart-any good advice?

Question

I found out last week that my little girl has a hole in her heart,many tests need to be done and just what I had done cost over a grand,I have no health insurance and I have been trying desperately to sell my new 2006 motorhome but with no luck-I know it would hurt my credit horribly if I let it go back but I am at the point where I may have to,my daughter has to be first,the question is what would you do or how would you do it

Answer 1

Ask your doctor. They will know about all kinds of avenues to get finacial assistance with the medical cost. That's part of the doctors job. The doctor will know about foundations, grants and resources that you've never even heard of or would consider.

My best wishes and hopes are with you.

Answer 2

I no how u feel and where u r coming from. My daughter had the same thing, the Dr's found it when she was just hours old. I was lucky enough tho 2 have family close by who were willing 2 help me out with the Dr's bill. I tell you if they had not been around I don't no wot I would have done. I think I would have gone mad trying to sell my home, my car and anything else I can think of. I would call the company where u bought the motor home from and explain 2 then the situation (try advertising it on e-bay). U don't want 2 ruin Ur credit......been there 2 its not good. They may b willing 2 work with u.....where is the father of the child.....maybe hit him up 4 child support if u can 2. Good Luck I do feel 4 u. Ur daughter will b fine. She will pull thru.

Answer 3

I am so sorry to hear about you little girl. As a mother if my child was ill and needed something I would do whatever it takes to get it done. There would be no question on what I have to sell or my credit. Hospitals have accounts set up for people who can't afford medical help. You say you have a 2006 motor home. That must have cost you a pretty penny. Sell it for whatever you can get. Sell everything for her. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless you and your little girl.

Answer 4

Blue babies
So, why are babies with 'holes' in their hearts called "blue babies"? Well, first I should tell you that oxygen-rich blood, that is blood that has traveled through the lungs, appears bright red. On the other hand, oxygen-poor blood appears more purplish. These children are called "blue babies" because they actually appear blue. Major structural defects in the heart can cause blood flow to be disrupted, such that a large proportion of blood bypasses the lungs and is transported through the body in its purplish, deoxygenated form. These infants have a characteristic blue hue (called 'cyanosis') because oxygen-poor blood contained in the vessels appears blue through the skin.

Unfortunately, children can be born with a variety of heart defects. The ones I have described, atrial and ventricular septal defects, are only a small number. Generally, when people refer to "holes in the heart", they are talking about holes in the atrial or ventricular septum. However, "blue babies" rarely have just a septal problem. Often, there are other serious problems with the valves (particularly the tricuspid and mitral valves) as well as the major vessels of the heart. In general, defects that impair the normal flow of blood to the lungs can result in a "blue baby". In addition, there are a number of other heart defects that do not cause cyanosis, but which result in serious circulatory problems. Fortunately, many of these heart defects, from both the cyanotic and the acyanotic categories, can be surgically repaired, thus restoring normal circulatory function.

I hope you find this information helpful! There are a number of websites dedicated to congenital heart defects--I have listed my favorite below.

Pediheart
This is a great place for learning more about normal heart function as well as many of the heart defects that plague young children

Answer 5

i am very sorry. but i do know where u r coming from. my son was born with heart problems and at 2 months old went into congestive heart failure and had to have open heart surgery. well the doctors gave him very minimal chances of survival. well after the surgery he went down to 2 pounds.......well to make a long story short here it is 4 years later and my son is now 26 pounds and at this moment he is sitting at my feet, playing and do just as good as he should be. so keep ur head up. and keep praying...dont ever give up....and if u need to give up the motor home..DO IT...and good luck...get ahold of a childrens hospital, they work with many charitys to help. my sons surgery was over 75000 dollars and i never got one single bill for the surgery......for example. ST. JOSEPHS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL IN TAMPA FLORIDA .... thats where i took my son... but i only live 45 minutes from there so travel wasnt a problem.... but just trust in the lord and contact a childrens hospital...GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

Iam savior of holes in the heart.I was bron with 3 holes in my heart.I have a artifical heart valve (mitiral valve)and I have pacemaker.I now iam 53 years old.Dont give up God will help you.But get out of debt and look for a chilrens aid. go to the human resources and ask the hosptials where you can get help.Also there is a christian org. mediashare that may can help. also operation blessing from Pat Robersion.I am a mircale God has taken care of me and healed me many times.I live on lots of meds and i work and can do it. i have mypace maker checked reg and my heart valve check reg. IPut God first and put your daughther first. get out of debt. theres help there somewhere.

Answer 7

Pea to the church for assistance, place the motorhome in your local paper (it wouldn't hurt to explain in the ad why you need to sell it) and Pray Pray Pray. I will say a prayer for you as well. My heart goes out to you and your child.

Answer 8

I would see about family helping out.

Apply for SSI then Medicare should follow for her. Call and make an appointment with your local SSI office.

Talk to to the hospital where the test are going to take place, they should be able to direct you to assistance.

TRY YOUR BEST NOT TO GO INTO A WHIRLWIND OF DEBT!!!

ASK FOR HELP!!

Answer 9

Try the welfare department, department of children's services, social security, some churches or the county hospitals.
Go to a public school where someone would know where you can get help, or even the police department.

Answer 10

Go to your local Library and if they have all of the lastest Wayne Dyer CD's..... ask the reference manager to order them. "The Power of Intention" is good. Listen to them all............and watch what happens. Run a free add on Craigs List for the motor home.............go online at the the library and google motorhomes for rent or lease........call every single one and offer yours for sale...or email them to save money with your number. "You will se it when you believe it" ....Think from the end. Things are all ready changing for you..................You got this message. : )