esophago = esophagus = food tube
gastro = stomach
duodeno = duodenum = small intestine
oscopy = to look with a scope
The EGD, as doctors call it, helps to find ulcers, bleeding, infections, and many abnormalities in the esophagus and stomach. Hopefully they will be able to determine the cause of Joshua's constant reflux. The EGD uses general anesthesia, and because of Joshua's age and history with prematurity, he will have to stay overnight at the hospital after the procedure for observations. Therefore, I am packing some much needed things and probably some unnecessary things, but I really don't know what to expect.
Joshua's last meal will be at 12 midnight tonight, because he has to fast before the procedure. Normally he goes to bed around 9pm, but tonight we are staying up a little later so that tummy will be full for a few extra hours. We have to be at the hospital by 6:30 and his procedure will start promptly at 7:30am. Please keep Team Altman in your thoughts and prayers. Much love from us <3
Prayers for Team Altman!! Hope they find out what is causing his reflux tomorrow. Let us know if you need anything!
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOU GUYS.... Lil Joshua is STRONG and will come out of this even stronger... Prayers are with you always... ;)
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Sharon (SD)
We'll be thinking about all of yall tomorrow and will say an extra prayer for Joshua. Hope the procedure goes smoothly and that yall will have some answers after tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything is going okay!!! I almost teared up reading about Joshua having to stay overnight. Poor little guy! Keep me posted.
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