The quick rundown

So Lalo's issues have continued. 2 weeks ago today he got a GJ-tube. He did fine with that procedure for the most part. That night we did end up calling 911 and taking an ambulance to the ER bc he was having trouble breathing. It turned out to be croup from being intubated that day. A little excitement, but everything was quickly under control.

Unfortunately though, he continued vomiting. No more milk, but lots and lots of stomach bile and spit. He has been in a lot of pain and just generally uncomfortable. We followed up with our GI dr yesterday and he was concerned that there was something blocking the tube itself. He sent us directly for another upper GI study, where they found a partial obstruction in his small bowel. After much discussion with the GI doctor and the surgeon last night it was decided we would come to the hospital and have surgery soon to fix the obstruction as it can be very dangerous.

By some strange turn of events Lalo was an extremely happy baby once we got to the ER this morning and stopped draining bile. The xray wasn't super concerning and he doesn't seem sick, so now there are no immediate plans for surgery. Instead, we are admitted so they can watch how he does with feeds and run tests. Tonight they will do a CT scan of his abdomen and chest to see what is going on. Tomorrow, we will try to get an MRI of his head. One thing they did notice in the xray is that the possible reherniation looks a little more significant than at the last xray. At this point, that doesn't necessarily mean surgery, but it is a possibility.

We probably won't know anything else until tomorrow, but are hoping this stay brings some answers!

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