Our Little Patient

Kyle did it! He made it through over 30 hours of not eating with 14 of them not drinking anything either. (!!)Yesterday, while on a popsicle/clear liquid diet, he did really well (he doesn't eat much anyway!). However, this morning and while waiting for over 3 hours in the OR prep room, he was crying and begging us for water. It was honestly the hardest part of this whole thing. It broke our hearts to hold his tiny little body and  repeatedly have to tell him he couldn't even have a sip of water. At first, he was well entertained by the movable T.V. and PBS Kids station. Check out the little patient in all his adorableness...

Then, as the time dragged on, he got more and more hungry and weak. We (Rudy, my mom and I) all took turns distracting him. During the last hour he just wanted me to hold him.

 

It pained us so much to hear him cry for water and even though I knew it would be all over soon, each minute seemed to drag. It was during this time that my heart felt so heavy for the mothers out there who hear their children complain about their hunger and yet don't know when or from where their next meal will come. I hurt for them and their children. I think the past two days have taught us all to be thankful for the food we can put on our table. (Rudy and I didn't eat much of anything because we didn't want Kyle to have to see us eating, so we were feeling hunger pains, too!) I hope Kyle will continue to appreciate and enjoy food more.

Finally, Kyle was wheeled away and just as we had to separate, he calmly said, "Good-bye Mom." It was so hard to turn and walk away, but my heart swelled with pride at what an adorable, brave son I have. He was so miserable but so tough. We were really proud of him.

After a short procedure, we were called back in and received the report that his colon looked great! The doctor took a biopsy just in case, but didn't see anything concerning. So, we have some other strategies to help with the symptoms he's been experiencing. Hopefully, we'll get some weight on him and keep the food moving through his body like it should. 

After quite a long time resting, he finally woke up and immediately wanted some water and apple juice. We were only too happy to give him anything he wanted.  Here he is recovering next to his Grammie.

Unfortunately, after stopping for food on the way home, Kyle lost his lunch and 3 containers of apple juice in his car seat. :( The doctor warned us that could happen. He seems to be doing well now and keeping it all in. So glad to have this behind us and thankful to be able to make Kyle a big breakfast tomorrow morning! 

Thank you for your prayers, texts, and calls. :)