The test didn't go well. He was really upset and wasn't able to show any swallow function. They were able to tell that he can not protect his airway from anything that's in his mouth. This is a huge bummer. He's aspirating on his saliva. Since the procedure, he's been doing pretty poorly. He test got him so worked up that he's doing worse managing his saliva than normal. (He normally isn't aspirating on all his saliva, or he wouldn't be able to breathe at all.) Right now, we don't have a plan for the future, but the going thought is that he will have to have a tracheotomy. We're not sure what this means, really, since we don't know much about trachs.
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Crud. I doubt that anyone behaves too well with a camera going down their throat, so he probably did as well as he could. Hope they can give you some definitive answers soon. We're thinking of ya! judek
ReplyDeleteOh Britt & Travis, I'm so sorry the test didn't go well. But who would react well to being awake while someone is putting a camera down their throat? I'll be praying that they won't have to do a trach. Give Micah extra kisses and cuddles from his Great-aunt Joni. Take care of yourselves.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about the test... we will continue to pray for you two as well. God is walking with you right now and He has a plan!!!!!!!! Amy
ReplyDeleteTravis & Britt- BE STRONG! I know after a day like this it is easier said than done. Don't forget your surrounded in prayer from ALL over and that God does answer prayer!! Take care of YOURSELVES...little Micah needs you at your best!
ReplyDeleteAustin wanted to say something too: vbbvvhfhdhdhhhffd h gdssf gjkm/;hurffcbb,
Translation: Get better buddy! Can't wait to meet ya!
love from INDIANA- The Shivelys
We are praying for all of you
ReplyDeleteAunt Janice
all i can say is all the prayers are with you and our little bundle
ReplyDeletegreat-grandma barb