We got to our room--811D--at about 3 a.m. They ruled out pancreatitis last night & so they think that all the big scary things that it could be are ruled out. That would be even more of a beautiful thing if we knew what the heck was going on !! They're going to keep him through today & tomorrow & observe him. They took him off his IV drip & we are trying to feed him so that he can show them what he feels like as food is moving through his system, which is basically like...um, how to say it delicately...like he's in a vice grip. His painful cries when he's trying to digest are remarkable in their intensity and violence, and basically look just like they did when he was totally impacted with what they're calling "very old" stool (...how old they can't tell us...I guess they don't have any archaeologists on staff...).
When he's not digesting, he's very crabby & grumpy most of the time, with moments of okay-ish. He wants 24 hour snuggles & by gosh that's what he'll get if that's what he wants. They tried many times on the IV last night & kept blowing veins. It ended up on the top of his left (currently primary) hand, so he can't do his regular exploring, etc., which frustrates him.
They have no answers yet. Why did this happen in the first place? Could the bowel & pain be a symptom of something else, rather than the root of the problem? The morning doc said it "had to be" either reflux or constipation. It has to be?? Really?? I don't know.
Andey's going to stay the afternoon while I go get Joa & bring him here to see us for the evening, then she's going to go home for the night & I'll stay here. Visitors welcome any time. We're in a big room with four beds this time, having given up our lovely private room yesterday. Oh, well.
I'll get a new photo for you soon!
Thanks for checking in- We certainly have a remarkably wonderful circle of friends & I am deeply grateful for each one of you. Keep the candles burning & the good thoughts flowing.
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