Carter is no longer on narcotics!! As of today, he is no longer getting methadone.
Carter's Doctors made some of the requested changes and he had a terrific day. (crossing my fingers as I type it) They reduced the volume of milk he's getting; they removed the formula so he's getting 100% b.milk; and they have him on 2 different reflux meds. He hasn't thrown up since the changes were made this morning :) Carter also had a chest xray, which did not show a reherniation.
For now, the G-tube is on hold. The surgeon is hesistant to do a procedure, primarily the Nissen + G-tube, when the problem may be solved by the above changes. If so, and his esophagus has a chance to heal, we really think he'll make some progress on bottle feeding. He still may end up needing the G-tube to supplement what he doesn't take by bottle, but we hope without the Nissen.
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