Little man’s study results came back and there is nothing glaring- his esophagus looks normal- there was no reflux that showed. Basically Jack’s stomach isn’t emptying as fast as it should- in fact it sounded like it’s not even close to how fast it should empty. The Pyloric muscle is opening and passing the food through that is getting there so that means the procedure did what it should. In really professional medical terms his stomach is “pissed off”.
Jack went back to the OR around 3:30 to have a PICC line placed. The benefits to this is he will start getting TPN feedings to give his body what it needs nutritionally. The feedings are administered with less risk in a PICC line.There will be no more pokes as everything then need can be accessed right there. We’ll even be able to put clothes on him as he’ll have less “stuff” on him.
At 5:45 he just came back to the room. The procedure went well. When we got up there the Doc came in to introduce himself and I knew him. I’ve had one of his kids in class and a couple of his other kids in extra programs. Anyway it was nice to see a familiar face. I think I did remind him that I’ve taken good care of his kids.
The plan- go through the weekend. Get his body some energy. Keep trying clear liquids (Pedilyte) , lots of prayer and re-evaluate throughout the weekend. Monday if things are not improving the surgical service calls a peds GI service to get fresh eyes.
So you heard me people- keep praying!
Thanks for the update! Prayers are continuing to go up. Love you!
Posted by: Liz | January 19, 2012 at 07:41 PM
Prayers will continue my friend. Be sure you all are taking good care of yourselves as Jack really needs you to stay healthy for him. How are your boys doing with all this. Let me know if you need anything
Bev
Posted by: Beverly Snow | January 20, 2012 at 01:01 AM