...his G-tube out! And it looks like Peter will get his wish. Yesterday the gastroenterologist (back from vacation) called and said he saw no problem with taking the G-tube out of Peter's stomach. The procedure is scheduled for next Wednesday, the 23rd. It is an outpatient procedure but Peter will be under full anesthetic while they go down through his esophagus to take out the inside part of the tube. We look forward to some pain-free tummy time in the near future.
Last week the pediatrician also lowered Peter's dose of thyroid medicine based on his blood tests. He said the test results seemed to indicate a functioning thyroid (hooray!), so we will be on a weaning program with that as well. We have all been enjoying Peter's two daily half-hour playtimes off the vent. We now call him the Portababy.
It sounds like you didn't even have to grovel for permission to get the G-tube removed--praise, praise, praise the LORD!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful, healthy, first Christmas, Peter!!!
Love and Prayers,
The Van Heests
It was wonderful to see Peter at the Christmas program--he is an adorable Christmas angel!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Linda
It has been a long time (just barely made it through the semester, with many social graces suffering). We are so happy to catch up on Peter's news, and we'll be praying with you as he goes through the g-tube removal procedure tomorrow! Merriest of Christmases, all together!
ReplyDeleteLove--Foxes and Boylans (in NC, sending you Appalachian greetings)
PS--I can finally start my cards now, and that salsa WILL get made over the break!
I hope the removal of the G-tube went well and that you have a lovely Christmas. Best wishes to the whole family.
ReplyDeleteLove Zoe x
Betsy, What an ordeal you have had with Peter, but - Halleluh, praise the Lord, and pass the peanut butter- God has seen you through! What a cute, precious baby! And my - Daniel is certainly a grown-up big brother, and as cute as pumpkin pie!!
ReplyDeleteSarah Elizabeth Lytch
Fayetteville, NC