She chose bubble gum scented laughing gas.I watched her slowly fade from conciousness, was told to kiss her goodbye and assured that they'd take good care of her.
I cried as I was escorted to the waiting room.
We had been told it was a quick procedure but I was still nervous and the minutes went slowly.
At last the doctor came out to tell us that "she did great." We got to see these photos:
Evidently the two on the top show that "her small intestine does not look normal at all." Darn!
Pathology will look at the biospies for definitive results but Celiac is very likely the culprit.
Then we waited for her to wake up.
"That was no big deal at all," was her observation. She didn't even know that they'd had one failed IV attempt. How nice of them to put her to sleep before poking her.
She was loopy and a bit more chatty than usual but she came through it like the champ that she is.I'm grateful. Grateful for modern medicine. Grateful for friends who are so willing to help with my other children. Grateful for prayers and support of loved ones and most of all, grateful for a daughter who continually amazes me with her courage and strength of character.
We can do this Celiac thing...bring it on!
8 comments:
Way to go Lys. What a Champ! I am so glad you did so well. I have no doubt you will be able to succeed at taking on this new challenge.
You can do this celiac thing. I was thinking how great it is that you caught this, especially since she didn't show the more common digestive symptoms, because by eating gluten, which attacks her microvilli in her small intestine, she is constantly attacking herself. I'm sure your doctors explained that continual exposure to that auto-immune dysfunction increases her chances later in life for lymphoma. By catching it now, and controlling her diet, you really are protecting her from a potential cancer. I'm sure giving up noodles and bread is worth that! Plus, there are so many great options out there now. Call me and we'll chat. I know all the best cake mixes and we are completed satisfied with Pamela's pancake and baking mix. I haven't really tried much besides the pancakes, because I was never much of a baker before, but I wouldn't be a bit surprised if you figure out a way to make all of your delightful creations with a gluten-free spin.
So glad the procedure went well. I remember the day in Spokane when jay had his and the doctor coming out with very similar pictures saying the exact same thing. You, and of course Alyssa, will be great at this.
Watching them go to sleep is definitely the worst part! You are a trooper, Tara (and Alyssa!!!)
I'm glad it all went well. Alyssa really is a champ! Good for you for having such a great attitude. If it's positive, I'm sure you'll both do very well with the changes.
Glad it went so well! She is a trooper, for sure. I said a prayer for her last night and another one this morning as soon as I woke up. And I agree, she is lucky to get this diagnosis so young. It'll be an adjustment to change your diet, but atleast it's curable by doing so!
Was thinking of you guys today! So glad it went ok. I was talking to my friend Michelle this last weekend and it was her niece that was just like Alyssa. She offered to give you her name and number...I guess we'll just all wait to hear:) Love you guys!
She is one strong little girl. You guys can definitely do this Celiac thing. And anytime you need a sitter for Natalie while you guys are at an appointment, she can always come here. My kids would love it.
You can do it Alyssa! Go Champ go!
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