Today was a busy day for Carly and us. Just before bed last night she pulled out the breath holding trick and it wasn't ending quickly on its own. The nurse hit the call button and the doctors came running and had her breathing again in less than a minute, but it took more time than that for her parents to get their breath back. The rest of the night was heavy on the fussing and feeling generally uncomfortable for Carly and light on the sleeping for all of us. Her pain never escalated to a serious level but we got a total of 30 minutes of sleep none the less. At 7:15 she headed down to the operating room for her endoscopy which took less than an hour. The GI specialist, another Dr. Gupta, said that Carly's esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine were "beautiful." Of course they are, was all I could think. Although they took biopsy's that will need a few days to return, she does not think that there are any issues with Carly's upper GI system.
After the upper GI was more or less ruled out they decided to run additional testing on her lower GI system with a gastrointestinal fluoroscopy. They gave Carly a slurry of barium through her NG tube while watching real time images of her stomach and intestines as it passed through her. They then followed up with hourly x-ray images that just ended at 10 pm. We will get a report tomorrow which should tell whether or not they could detect a problem with any other area of her GI system. The entire family is pretty sleepy, and I'm hoping that a quiet night awaits.
Love, Brad
17 comments:
Oh my gosh, what an unbelievable day (and night) you had. Sending positive thoughts for a calm restful night tonight for all of you and an insightful day tomorrow. Much love and hugs to you all, Sally
I hope tonight is a peaceful one. Love to you 3..
xoxo
So special to spend time with you three tonight. I am hoping that Carly continues to rest peacefully, and that you all get good sleep. Lots of love.
Oh my, you 3 have been through the ringer. We are sending lots of love, hugs, ans positive thoughts you way....it is amazing how you are all dealing with this! We know you will be home, safe and sound soon, and all taking a long, needed nap together!
Brad, Christa and Carly,
we are keeping you in our thoughts and daily prayers. Love ya'
Will.
Still keeping my fingers crossed for the Dr's to figure out what is bothering Carly. Also continuing to visualize a pain-free Carly so that she can rest and so can you and Christa. You guys are doing a tremendous job through this difficult time. ((HUGS))
I have been sending thoughts of Carly sleeping peacefully along with both of you, as well as thoughts of strength, courage and wisdom that brings the answer and an end to this roller coaster ride. I love you all.
the best thing about new years
is the christmas lights!!
hiding in the day
exposed at night
sunrise in my sunset
in the georgia skkkkkkkkyyyyyyyy
one of my new favorites that i actually was just listening to on my commute in this morning :)
hoping the three of you had a peaceful night!
GAL - it was GREAT to meet you last night...when we were sitting there, you me and christa, all touching/comforting carly at the same time, i felt such a strong powerful loving force flowing in that moment. i hope carly felt it too!
love you b, c and lil c!!
Positive thoughts and love are sent from this side of the family. I hope that relief and a trip home for all of you is soon to come... Love Amanda
For today my prayers are brought to you by the letter "R" : rest, relief, resolution, and rebound. May all these things find their way (very soon) to where you are.
lots of love from the rainy east coast,
Sheila and Keith
Sending lots of hope for many calm and peaceful days to come.
Fondly, Jeri
Praying that more answers and quick fixes and home are just around the corner for you three. Love you - Jen
Hope today was peaceful and hoping you will find a resolution and all get some rest. Lots of love heading your way...
Wow this is a record really, this is a lot for one family to handle. My feeling is that sleep must be on the horizon, it needs to be. Sending love.
xx
Becca and Brian
I hope that you all three have a peaceful rest tonight and that the doctors soon get to the source of Carly's discomfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope for a restful night for you, Christa and Carly tonight! We continue to send out lots of love and positivity your way! ((HUGS)) Jennie
hoping you find some answers and a little sleep real soon.
much love - shuman
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