For anyone who has been listening.... I've been able to put off his surgery thanks to a second medication. Sammy will need his surgery, but now they are saying we may be able to wait until next summer... whew... So now I have a year to come up with the money. Good thing too since I haven't had much luck. He's doing really well all things considered. I applied for a "medical loan", but was denied. Ironically, now we both await surgery. His is way more important though. Mine is minor in comparison and is only 1/3 the cost. Anyway, I appreciate the emails I have gotten. Thank you