Yesterday, we went for our follow-up visit with Graeme's pediatric surgeon. Amazingly enough, he weighed 9 lb. 12 oz and was 23 1/2 inches long. This means he has gained over a pound and a half since is inital pediatrician appointment and has grown 2 inches- Yeah Graeme!! His surgeon was thrilled, as obviously this means he is eating well.
The doctor was also amazed that Graeme was not having more issues with reflux. He is doing so well, that they have decided to take him off the Prilosec. His incision is completely healed and the surgeon seems to think that he will no longer need to follow Graeme, unless he develops some sort of esophageal stricture in the next several months. This is a complication that tends to present itself between 6 weeks and 3 months post surgery.
Otherwise, as Graeme continues to grow, his esophgagus should continue to grow with him and in a sense "self-dilate".
We were thrilled with the good news from the surgeon and we are prayerful that Graeme will not develop a stricture or any complications down the road. God has been so faithful in the healing of Graeme and we are continually blessed by all of your prayers, meals, notes of encouragement, phone calls and support! We can't thank you enough!!
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What wonderful news!! He sure is a cutie...how is big sister doing? Take good care and we LOVE your postings on the blog.
Love, Kim and Debbi
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