We followed through with a GI Specialist and just completed a full lineup of tests. Last Friday Dallas went in for an Upper GI, which showed severe reflux and also showed his stomach sliding up through his diaphragm (hiatal hernia). Then this morning, he was put to sleep and they performed an esophageal endoscopy (scope down the esophagus) with biopsy (to test for food allergies). The esophagus looked great and was undamaged by the reflux (meaning his medication is doing its' job of minimizing the acid). The hernia was very small and only a tiny bit of stomach was seen sliding. Given the good condition of the esophagus and the small opening from the hernia, no surgery is needed! They also did an abdominal ultrasound and all organs looked good. Blood tests and biopsy results are pending, but overall good results all around and from my perspective, GI is not causing the vomiting.
I suspect that the chronic vomiting will be an issue for neurology, but I will give it a rest for a couple of weeks before I begin to go down that path.
Easter was a happy one and the kids enjoyed their Easter baskets....especially Ms. Dakota. Here are a couple of pictures from the day.
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| With their cousin David |
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| Minus Dad..he had to work on Easter :( |
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