I didn't think it would be due to his cecostomy button coming out. I couldn't reinsert it- looks like the balloon has a leak. The hole is closing by the minute. Praying they can get a new button in or he'll be in surgery this week. It will be painful either way.
Poor kid cannot catch a break.
***UPDATE*** The hole closed significantly, so there was no time for meds or anesthesia. The doctor had to use 3 different sized rubber catheters to dilate it, then use a stylus to stretch and insert a new button. Ari was screaming in pain. I had to hold him down, whispering in his ear, "I'm so sorry, it's almost over, I'm so sorry, Baby." Though normally composed, I couldn't hold it together this time. It was awful.
When it was over, I rocked him in the chair and within 30 minutes, he was his normal, happy self- proud to show off his new button. One visit to fluoroscopy to check placement and we were home by 8:30.
He told me later that he does not want to have any more "button aches"... proud of his funny play on the words "tummy ache". I love this boy.
Oh, no, jodi! I am so sorry. Praying lots for you guys
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