Randy GI Update

Well, Randy went back to the GI specialist yesterday. The doctor said he looked well and to keep taking the medications he prescribed. He is still not allowed any "strenuous" activity for at least another week. No heavy lifting still for a while too. He forgot to ask about the diet...sure wish I could have gone with him. So we are still doing the low residue/low fiber diet for now until he talks to the doctor again. He is scheduled for the second endoscopy for the end of July (about 6 weeks from now) for the biopsy of the "cells" he saw last week. He ran some more blood tests. I will be interested to know what comes from them. No word yet on the genetics test that was run and no idea how long it should take to get the results. I detest non-specifics.

Both of the boys are scheduled for their yearly check-ups in early July. I am anxious to talk to the pediatrician about several issues that have been accumulating, but not pressing enough to make a specific appointment for. I worry about Grayson's hearing and his lack of weight-gain. I worry about Nathan's GI issues, which could be related to his urinary issues as well. All of these items can be addressed with the doctor at that time. There are plenty more appointments to be made. I like to do as much of the medical things as I can during the summer where there are no time limits or scheduling conflicts. Eye check-ups for vision, yearly physicals to get the boys ready for school, my retina issue (more on that later), allergy issues for all of us, and dermatology issues for Randy and I.

I am too young to be this old!