Caleb: Upper GI Study

Well lots has gone on over the past few weeks. Last Monday Caleb had a projectile spit-up that contained black-specks (almost like coffee grounds). We notified the Pediatrician and called his GI doctor Tuesday morning. We were told not to worry, and that if it happened again to call ASAP. This was confusing to not worry, but act immediately if it happened again.  Over the next day or so, we just weren't feeling great with what the GI office said and since Caleb had not gained any weight since the end of August (not even an ounce) we were ready for a second opinion. The old GI doctor seemed to be pushing off the fact that his weight-gained had slowed and now stopped, and did not seem to take our concerns serious until we brought it up a few times.

Friday morning we went to see a new GI doctor at a new practice and were very happy with her response. She is the type not to over medicate, so we are dropping two of his medications and increasing the dose of one to match his weight appropriately. She also ordered an Upper GI Study for Caleb. What we like most is that she truly wants to find out whats going on rather than aimlessly medicate until it goes away.

Yesterday we took Caleb to CMC-Northeast (formerly Northeast Medical Center) and he had his Upper GI scanned. The staff kept telling us that he was the most well behaved child they had had for this procedure. He just laid their drinking his barium (radioactive drink) watching the screen that showed his insides. The scan only lasted 30min. From what the radiologist could tell he did not see any abnormal structure in his anatomy or signs of reflux.

Right now we are waiting to hear from the GI Doctor about what to do next. Please be praying that Caleb will start gaining weight again and that the Doctors will have guidance as to what tests or treatments need to be conducted to end his large spit-ups and improve his weight gain.  We believe that God is a healing God and we know he has the power to heal him.