Joy feeling only slightly better and certainly not worse. She had a PH test today to look at the esophagus after an earlier test indicated that some of the muscles were not contracting properly to push the food to the stomach. Tomorrow she is scheduled to conclude the testing with a endoscopy and then the surgeon and her transplant team physician will consult to determine what they are going to do. Joy would just like to pack up and go home but that too, is risky so we wait.
FAQ....Will she be able to swallow food properly after stomach surgery?
Is the acid reflux from the stomach causing aspiration and damage to lungs?
Can she avoid surgery completely?
Can she wait and have surgery later and if so, can she eat regular diet now?
Can they do anything to repair the esophagus muscles?
Are there other issues unknown at this time?
Answers to the above....................don't know. I guess that is why there is a tomorrow or the next day.
Oh by the way! Steve, cook the steaks well done. It was like taking candy from a baby.
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Okay Wayne,
You win this time. We're looking forward to playing chef. Hope Joy comes through this latest round of tests with flying colors, so you can fly the coop and get out of that hospital. We've got our fingers crossed.
Love to all,
Steve & Trina
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