I was told that they are no longer allowed to give whole blood products in the office. He told me I'd have to be hospitalized to do this. And he's calling in a gastro and a hematologist to take a look at me. It's not just low, it's dangerously low. He really wanted to start it today, but I put it off until tomorrow because I could not get ready in time. Husband wasn't even home. I'll just have to take my chances with things. I've asked for a private room. The room charges are the only things we'll be elegible to pay. We've gone over the maximum out of pocket expenses this year already. Insurance is paying 100% of everything allowable. Just cross your fingers I don't catch anything. I'll make sure that anyone checking me washes their hands.

There are always chances that the home help and aides will spread the germs anyway.

Billye