Next week the boys have to go to the GI doctor. Finnian might be having the Nissen Fundoplication surgery done this will hopefully prevent him from aspirating his tummy content when he throws up. In some cases the child will not be able to throw up anything from the tummy. Another item was may be him getting a j-tube. Its the same idea of a g-tube but it goes into the jejunum which is the second part of the small bowels. This would mean that the food would be delivered directly to his intestines and not have to sit in his tummy and would prevent the throwing up business. So we have much to discuss with the GI on Monday. On Wednesday Finnian will have his biopsy so next week is going to be busy.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Yearly check up at the Ped's office
Finnian had his yearly check up to day at the ped's office. The only thing they did was draw bloods and give him his PPD test. He is up to date on all of his shots and he doesn't have to get anymore boosters until he is 10 other than getting the flu shot every year. The best is he has put on weight for the last 4 years Finnian has problems putting weight on and keeping it on. He now weighs 39.8lbs well done Finny.
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Hudson has the nissin...somehow he has been able to throw up past it...and it's perfectly intact!!
Thankfully we haven't dealt with that problem for over 6 months (knockin on wood!)
Debbie,
You know I know of other children with the nissen that can throw up but can only swallow thin liquids. They think its reflux that is causing the issue and that the keto diet is not helping either. But the GI like me thinks its more of a brain issue versus a GI problem. Yes Finny has low tone but his seizures makes him more floppy we see a relationship between seizures and throwing up. But what do I know I am just the Mammy
I just wanted to say that I LOVE the picture at the top of your blog! Your children are beautiful! They all look so happy! :-)
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