What is biliary atresia? Biliary atresia is a rare condition in newborn infants in which the common bile duct between the liver and the small intestine is blocked or absent. If unrecognized, the condition leads to liver failure. The cause of the condition is unknown. The only effective treatments are certain surgeries such as the kasai procedure, or liver transplantation.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Wacky @ 8 months old


On November 13, Wacky was examined by Dra. Gregorio from the St Lukes Hospital. He's gained 0.4 kilos from the last check up on October, totaling to 7.2 kilos. All the result of blood tests revealed that his body is still well although the doctor is a bit concern with his protime result (measures clotting of liquid/plasma in blood).Thus dosage of his Vitamin K intake was doubled. His next blood test is scheduled on Dec 10 in San Juan de Dios (where blood test is cheaper); result will be brought to St Lukes the next day for further diagnosis by Dra. Gregorio and for Wacky's monthly check up. Hopefully the increased dosage will improve the condition of his blood.

Wacky needs to weigh 10 kilos for the operation and we are happy that he is continuing to weigh more as the weeks pass. However, the increase in the size of his abdomen is becoming more noticeable. His eyes and skin are becoming more yellow. In four months time,Wacky will be one year old and the family is still far from reaching the 3-4 million target for his liver transplantation.

Please continue helping the family in raising the funds needed. You may also help us by spreading the word toyour family and friends. Thank you and God bless!


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