Just a quick update while we wait to be able to see Austin. He's in recovery and surgery went great! His intestines are all hooked back up and the G-tube was switched out to a MIC-key. Dr. Kreykes was very pleased with how things look. Austin now has 43 cm of bowel (small intestine) and 2/3 of his colon (large intestines)! Yes, his bowel has grown from 29cm last fall to 43cm today!
Goal for today is to keep him comfortable. It will take a couple days for him to begin pooping again. Once this happens, we will restart his tube feedings. Dr. Kreykes said this morning that since he came in at 18ml/hr, the goal will be for him to go home at 18ml/hr! Speaking of home, looking like early next week!
That's all we have for now! I will continue to update you. THANK YOU so much for all your thoughts and prayers! Austin is one loved little boy!
Love,
Brian and Tara
Max and Austin
Goal for today is to keep him comfortable. It will take a couple days for him to begin pooping again. Once this happens, we will restart his tube feedings. Dr. Kreykes said this morning that since he came in at 18ml/hr, the goal will be for him to go home at 18ml/hr! Speaking of home, looking like early next week!
That's all we have for now! I will continue to update you. THANK YOU so much for all your thoughts and prayers! Austin is one loved little boy!
Love,
Brian and Tara
Max and Austin
great to hear TMart!
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