I scared my parents last Tuesday. I projectile vomited a few times and Mom didn't know what to do. She decided to take me to the Beaumont ER. They ran a few x-rays and it looked as if I had a partial obstruction in my intestines. There is an area of dilated loop and a visible adhesion. This has probably been there for a while. It seems as if food is slow to move through this area. It is just going to take a while for my body to really heal and smooth out the kinks. I wasn't able to eat for over 24 hours and that was just torture for Mom. She tried to comfort me all night, but I was a hungry boy. I had 7 IV's started until they finally got one in my head to work. That did not make me, Mom or Dad very happy. Mom and Dad were bummed they even decided to take me, but they didn't want to chance anything. Luckily I was discharged the next afternoon. I am back to eating like a champ and trying to gain the 5 ounces I lost in the hospital. I will be weighed tonight to see where I am. My labs came back and all of my numbers are trending in the right direction! My direct bili went from 5.4 to 4.3. My hemoglobin went up to 11.4 from 9.2. My body is finally starting to repair itself! My throat culture came back with normal oral flora so that was great news too. Hopefully the early intervention and preventative treatments for my CF will keep me very healthy and strong.
Smiles, Ben
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Hey Little Guy,
Can't wait to see you at Great Grandma and Grandpa's this Sunday. I miss you, mommy and daddy very much. Tell mommy to call me if she needs anything at all, remind her how much I love to cook....... I love You,
Great Aunt Jane
Hi Beautiful Benjamin,
You are such a trooper. Grandma was sad to see you in the hospital last week and had to leave when you started to cry. We are so happy you are doing better and getting stronger. Good night sweetheart, God Bless you, mommy and daddy. Love you all bunches and bunches, Grandma Carol & Papa Phil XOXOXOXOXOX
Hey Ben,
Better to be safe then sorry, tell mommy she made the right decision. I'm so glad that you only had to spend one night at the hospital and that all your tests are coming back with good news!
Love ya,
Aunt Tera
Keep up the good work Ben! Prayers and Hugs from GA!
Hi Ben, Kati and Chris,
I love to see how you are growing in the new pictures. I can just picture you cruising about in your stroller. We sure have had some great weather for a stroll. Sorry about the set back, but it sounds like you're back on the right path. I was at UofM last week with no one to visit...this is a very good thing though. Hope I can see you soon.
Mary-Mary and da boyz xoxoxoxoxoxox
Benjamin,
I am so happy to hear that your test results are coming back with good news!! Tell your mom that I love her and think of her everyday!! Can't wait to see you soon!
Love,
Aunt Jess
Hi Ben,
It's been a long time since I've written! I've been on vacation! I'm glad you are doing well. Always keep your parents on their toes...remember that's what we do best!
I learned to swim under water and jump off a dock...my mom says I make her a nervous wreck!! I think that's just what boys do...my sister is much more cautious than I am.
Keep up the good fight!
Your friend, Cameron!
hey ben -
whew - sounds like you all had a little scare, but its good to hear that you're back on the right path and doing well. i miss you and your mom and your dad and hopefully i will get to see you all really soon. keep staying strong!
lots of love -
meghan
Hello Benjamin,
Sorry about the bump in the road. We're glad you are back home and growing stronger each day. The new pictures are nice; gosh, you are a handsome little guy.
Big HI to Mom and Dad, too.
Love,
Aunt Kathy & Uncle Mike
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