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  1. #1
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    Mar 2008
    Innisfail
    370

    The U/S did not show any signs of narrowing - so we are back to square one as to a cause.

    He has most but not all of the symptoms:

    *significant weight loss - he is beginning to look like a sharpea puppy with all the excess skin
    *projectile vomit, no bile but blood a result from the constant vomitting thus tearing his stomach lining
    *lucky to have a wet nappy per day but when he does it is blood stained
    *more soiled nappies than wet but still not the one per change per feed that were consistant for the 1st 3 weeks
    *lethergy - some days worse than others - acutally come to think of it it's a lathegic day followed by a bright eyed day - odd!?
    *some partial signs of dehydration - his fontanelle is starting to sink but still passes the pinch test and has wet lips and mouth
    but yet to notice the 'olive' but i am aware that it is a sign of PS


    So frustrating... and scary! Off to the GP's soon and to the pead tomorrow... fingers crossed for some light being shed on our situation soon!!! I wasn't aware there was a facebook group (guess there's a group for everything now huh?!) will have to find it and see!

    Thanks Groffy!

  2. #2
    Registered User

    May 2010
    Adelaide Sth Australia
    5

    Thanks for the update. How difficult and frustrating for you guys. Having PS in your DS' genes must also a weigh on your minds. Keep your mind open when you see the ped... so often mum knows best when all's said and done. My reading says tests are sometimes wrong - either way. I'd be a bit reassured if his condition doesn't yet worry the ped enough to go beyond "wait and see". Thinking of you & glad we didn't have to go thru this with our kids.

  3. #3
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    Mar 2008
    Innisfail
    370

    Well turns out he did have PS - Paed requested another ultrasound which showed significant narrowing on Wednesday, he had surgery on Thursday and we got discharged yesterday! Seems to be recovering well but we have a few obsticles to face yet - no tummy time etc.. so possibly a few develomental delays BUT he is keeping down his feeds which is what matters most! Thanks for your support again..

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Oct 2007
    Middle Victoria
    8,924

    Good news that they worked it out, and were able to do something. Hope you have a smooth recovery.

    take care,

    Kate

  5. #5
    Registered User

    May 2010
    Adelaide Sth Australia
    5

    Glad this is behind you - tough time temper us, and things should improve now. Best wishes!