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The Endoscopy Went Great!

shai76

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shai76 Explorer
shai76
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Everything looks normal but we won't get the results of the biopsy until next week, so keep your fingers crossed until then. I'm hoping he doesn't have a bunch of eos and other inflammatory cells like me. I guess they took some biopsys of his small intestinal tract to rule out celiac, so hopefully that comes back ok too.

He was such a big boy, though he did complain a few times about being hungry and thirsty and asked "cookie? Drink?" before being taken back. :)

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penguin Community Regular
penguin
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I'm glad everything went well :)

What all were they checking for?

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queenofhearts
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Congratulations! It's always scary when your child (or anyone you love, really) has to undergo something like this, so don't feel silly about your apprehensions. Just rejoice that all went well! We'll all be hoping for the best!

Leah

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AndreaB
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That's great that everything went well.

Nothing wrong with being concerned about how it would go. That's only natural. As mothers we tend to worry or be concerned about a number of things that face us and our children as they grow.

shai76 Explorer
shai76
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Thanks! He is taking a nap now, but he seems happy. He didn't get mad at me, he was mad at the medical personell. :)

He didn't like the IV when he woke up, but he didn't try to pull it out. He just kept holding his arm up, looking at it and crying. He was very happy to leave there.

He was pretty hungry too, but I am keeping him from eating too much at once.

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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SHARI--HEY, IT'S OK TO WORRY ABOUT THESE TESTS FOR OUR KIDS.

JUST GLAD IT'S OVER AND ALL WENT WELL.

HUGS

JUDY

shai76 Explorer
shai76
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I'm glad everything went well :)

What all were they checking for?

They are checking for allergic inflamation, eosiniphils, signs of celiac. He has had milk allergy and reflux since birth and has been on medication since he was born (2 years) so they wanted to look in there and see what was going on.

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nikki-uk
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Everything looks normal but we won't get the results of the biopsy until next week, so keep your fingers crossed until then. I'm hoping he doesn't have a bunch of eos and other inflammatory cells like me. I guess they took some biopsys of his small intestinal tract to rule out celiac, so hopefully that comes back ok too.

He was such a big boy, though he did complain a few times about being hungry and thirsty and asked "cookie? Drink?" before being taken back. :)

Glad everything went ok-brave little man!

Fingers crossed for the biopsy results :)

Guest Robbin
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:) I am so glad everything went well for him! It is equally hard on mom or dad emotionally. I hope you are well too! Take care and prayers for good news.
schuyler Apprentice
schuyler
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I'm glad everything went well.

kenyonsmommy Rookie
kenyonsmommy
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Glad to hear you both made it through, I know it was difficult. Hope you get good news with your results! :D

Cheri A Contributor
Cheri A
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Glad that it went well for him. I hope that the results come back as you want!!

shai76 Explorer
shai76
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Thanks. :D

I'm still anxiously awaiting for his test results! I hope they come back perfect too.

TCA Contributor
TCA
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Shai,

So glad the tests went well and that it's all behind you. I know how relieved you must feel to just have it over with. I hope the tests come back good!

tiredofdoctors Enthusiast
tiredofdoctors
Posted

I'm really glad it went well. It's never silly to worry about your child . . . no matter what. That's what mom's do best, somtimes!!!

TCA Contributor
TCA
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Shai,

I just had to check in - have you heard anything yet??????

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Guest DONNAJ
Guest DONNAJ
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Hi, sorry it's been a long time since I've been on, but have just done the same thing with my 24 month old daughter, and am waiting for the results.

can you tell me what your outcome was?

thanks donna

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