Olivia is a bright, creative, High Honor Roll Student who also volunteers her time as a Teen Leadership Volunteer. She is a typical, outgoing, happy, 13 year old and second of four Jensen children.
In 2002 were faced with large out of pocket expenses, in addition to insurance premiums, for complications following the premature birth of our youngest daughter. We are now faced with even more expenses from Olivia's surgery and ongoing procedures for a kidney problem that was discovered during Olivia's hospital stay.
The infection from a ruptured appendix can be very serious. Olivia spent 24 hours in the emergency room and had open surgery to remove the ruptured appendix. Following the surgery she spent 5 days in the hospital on antibiotics and for observation. She has since fully recovered from this surgery. I'm grateful to the doctors and the surgical team at Good Shepherd Hospital for such a great job with her.
However, when the CT scan was performed the technician noticed two cystic masses on her kidney. A follow up ultrasound was recommended and performed to confirm the mass and also to determine the nature of the cysts. We chose to have the kidney specialists at Children's Memorial Hospital evaluate the scans of her kidney. After an MRI and several ultrasounds we doctor's have diagnosed her with renal cystic lesions that have to be tested regularly since a biopsy is too risky.
Along with an emotional roller coaster that this situation creates we also face a large financial responsibility. We are asking for donations to help with the unexpected medical expenses. Even a very small amount will help our family of six pay for the medical bills.