Wednesday, July 22, 2009

CHOP II

Caleb was admitted to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Sunday night for another intussesception. This is his third one in about six months. As our doctor explains, when a child has one intussesception you think, oh, that's interesting-- and you move on. They're pretty routine. When a child has a second one, you think, oh, that's strange-- and you start to keep an eye on it. When a child has a third intussesception, something is definitely going on and it's time to get serious about it.

So far we've had a full colonoscopy, an upper endoscopy, a CT scan, a high resolution ultrasound, X-rays and an upper GI small bowel follow through. He currently has an NG tube in and an IV, so he's been able to stay hydrated with the IV and he gets some nutritional supplements through the NG Tube.

During the colonoscopy they found that his Ileocecal Valve (ICV) is inflamed and irritated. If they cannot find the cause of the irritation with a few more tests then they are thinking that they will do a small surgery on Friday (maybe Monday, who knows?!) where they would insert a camera into his adomindal cavity to check things out. If that doesn't provide any answers, they might have to open him up (just a bit!) and manually "run his bowel." Which means they'll pull out his bowels and feel for something the old fashioned way-- with their hands.

We'll let you know what they decide! Thanks for all your support and prayers. We know we couldn't do this without all of you.

6 comments:

Meier Family said...

Amanda I am soooo sorry to hear about all of this you are having to go through! You are such a good mom and I know that you will be "watched over" through this difficult and frustrating time. You are in my thoughts and prayers and PLEASE call me if you need ANYTHING!...:)

Ann said...

What a fiasco! May all go smoothly. Hope to see the not so little guy anymore next month at church. We will be visiting on the 9th.

The Calder's said...

We are keeping you guys in our prayers! I know it will all turn out! You are amazing!

Cassi said...

We are SO SORRY to hear this scary news! We are definitely keeping you in our prayers. I hope everything ends up to be just fine. Nothing can stop that little man... he's tough! xoxox we miss you and can't wait to see you again in a few weeks. Keep us all updated. Please let me know if we can do anything for you once we're back in Philly.

brohammas said...

Open him up "just a bit?"
Nothing like a little doctorial non-chalance.

I blame Pete for all these medical issues. It's some sort of transferrence, karma, something.

Anonymous said...

Amanda and Peter,
We are praying for you all. Prayer works- we are sending lots up in Caleb's behalf! Love you, Patty and all the Wylie's