Johnny's in the hospital
MyBlueEyedBabies wrote: I only have a few minutes so this is the story
Johnny was admitted Saturday after dropping doen to 7 lbs 15 oz. The first 24 hours or so the only thing they did was watch him. feed him and track how often he was throwing up and how much. Yesterday (I think???) they did the Upper GI with small bowel follow through. The results of that came back today and it showed reflux but no other obstructions or anything. They also had to do an u/s on his head because it is proportionally larger than the rest of his body. they were checking for tumors or extra fluid...that too came back clean. Today he had another u/s this time on his abdomen, again came back clean. The ph probe is now in place and will be pulled tomorrow morning. And a scope is getting scheduled for sometime tomorrow to check out his stomach and esophagus.
If they find what they are expecting to find tomorrow it will give the official diagnosis of "severe reflux" and they will be doing surgery to "fix" it. He Dr. said at this level it's not really worth trying to mess with any more meds and letting him get any worse. The surgery is called a Nissen fundoplication or wrap. they take the top of the stomach and wrap it around the esophagus so that when the stomach contracts it contracts around the esophagus so doesn't allow anything to come back up. It looks like everything should be done within the week. It only took 3.5 months of me telling anyone that would listen that I think he has reflux.
oh and my neck is feeling okay. The nurses took over last night so I could take my pain pills and get some sleep. It's amazing how much better my head and neck feels after getting a few hours of sleep.
Calimama replied: I'm glad you are finally getting some answers. I'll keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers tonight! 
Maddie&EthansMom replied: Oh wow!! I'll keep you guys in my prayers. I'm so glad you are able to get some rest and Johnny is in good hands.
PrairieMom replied: How frustrating that it took this long for people to listen to you! Poor little guy! I hope that things start swinging in the right direction for you now.
My2Beauties replied: First of all let me say I'm glad they are fixing the problem and have figured out what the problem is. Secondly though let me say that I am extremely baffled as to why it took them 3 months to figure this out...  I think that is horrible and Im' sorry you had to endure this.
MommyToAshley replied: Poor little guy.... I can't imagine having all those tests done. But, I am glad you are finally getting some answers and Johnny will get some relief soon. I'll keep you in my prayers.
lisar replied: Wow. I hope everything goes well with the surgery when they do it. I am glad you are finally getting the answers you need.
jcc64 replied: I hope everything goes well for him, and that things turn around asap. Poor little guy! Don't run yourself down. It sounds like he's finally in good hands.
My3LilMonkeys replied: I'm glad you've finally got some answers and I hope everything goes smoothly for him.
Our Lil' Family replied: Oh my gosh, poor little guy! I hope the tests come back quickly and he can have the surgery and start feeling better!! Keeping y'all in my thoughts and prayers!
3xsthefun replied: I'm so glad you finally have gotten some answers. I hope that everything goes ok for Johny.
gr33n3y3z replied: I'm glad you are getting answers now
Johnny will be in our prayers
amynicole21 replied: Oh man! I'm so glad they are finally listening and doing something. Poor kiddo 
Kirstenmumof3 replied: I'm so sorry to hear this! I'm glad that he is finally being treated and that the doctors now know what is wrong! I hope things get back on track soon!
redchief replied: I sincerely hope answers come quickly and little Johnny gets well soon!
1lilpeanut2love replied: Oh NO! I'm SO sorry to hear this! I hope things start looking up for him soon! I hope he feels better soon, the problem gets fixed, and he starts gainging weight!
MyLuvBugs replied: Oh Lisa!! I'm so sorry he's in the hospital and that it's had to come down to surgery. But hopefully this will "fix" the problems. I'll be saying my prayers for him.
luvmykids replied: I'm so sorry to hear, I hope it is all resolved quickly. Take care of yourself, too.
Mommy2Isabella replied: Sorry to hear that! Im sending my prayers that he gets better soon and they find out what is causing all of this!
Brias3 replied: Sorry to hear your little guy's in the hospital but its great that they've finally given you some feedback as to what's going on! I know how it is- Aliyah had terrible reflux the first year of life.
Glad to hear you are feeling better too!
kit_kats_mom replied: Sounds like you are going through a lot right now. It's terrible to see our little ones having those tests done. I haven't had to go through as much as you are but the few things we have had to endure we more than enough. Hopefully the answers and treatment plan will get him on his "feet" soon.
~Roo'sMama~ replied: Oh my goodness! The poor little guy! I can't imagine how hard and scary this must be for you. I'm glad they finally figured out what's wrong and can start fixing it now!
CantWait replied: Glad you're finally getting some answers. Best of luck finding a diagnosis.
MotherForever2043 replied: I hope things start to get better. You're family will be in my prayer!!!!!
MotherForever2043 replied: I hope things start to get better. You're family will be in my prayer!!!!!
siblingtooolivia replied: I hope all goes well if he has to have surgery...poor little guy. It took me almost three months to have my daughter diagnosed with refulx when she was an infant too. She didn't suffer major weight issues, gained weight but very slowly but suffered terribly from the acid part of acid reflux....she never ate more than 3 oz at a time until about 14 weeks and didn't sleep well, etc.....once they put her on zantac, that very day she ate more and slept through the nite....they kept telling me it was colic....fortunately my nephew who is three months older had terrible reflux too so I knew the signs and symptoms....it is frustrating....
Hang in there Johnny!!!
KingMom replied: I'm sure glad someone finally listened, sounds like his reflux must be pretty severe. Good luck wih the surgery, do you know yet what the surgery entails??
Lauren has reflux but she is still gaining weight and has done a lot better since I cut the dairy from my diet.
I wish you all the luck and will be thinking of you throughout the week.
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ediep replied: Oh My goodness!! Poor little man!!!! I am so so so happy to hear that you are getting some answers though!
sending tons of prayers and positive thoughts your way!!!
kimberley replied: my p&pt are with you both. please keep us posted.
jem0622 replied: How scary all of this must be for your family! I am glad that the docs have been doing such a great job and will help Johnny be a happier boy!
Sarah&Mackenzie replied: Keeping Johnny and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope he gets well soon!
MomToJade&Jordan replied: I'm so sorry that little Johnny has to go through this, but glad that people finally listened to what you were saying. PT&Ps coming your way.
booey2 replied:  Tons of prayers coming your way.
mom21kid2dogs replied: Hope you get answers and he gets help soon. POor baby, poor mommy!!!
Boo&BugsMom replied: Wow. Bless his little heart. So, not great news but definitly not horrible news so far. At least you are getting answers and are making way to a hopeful solution.
BAC'sMom replied: Glad to hear you got some answers i will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers
J-rod replied: best of luck. Kyan has reflux, but the dr had his xray and US early and caught it very early. we didnt have to do the surgery...they only had us add cereal to his formula and it has helped a great deal.
thoughts and prayers for you all!
Kaitlin'smom replied: oh the little guy, I hope the figure it out and take care if it. How is he doing?
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