The doctors are somewhat baffled as to the issue. Thankfully, she has stopped throwing up so much, due to a combination of medications and a venting tube placed into her stomach. Yesterday, it was only 2 times that were not due to other irritants (coughing fits or docs trying to put another tube down her throat). The have placed an "NJ" tube through her nose, bypassing the stomach and sitting at the top of the small intestines. The goal is to get food in her that will not be thrown up and get her digestive track moving again, in the hopes that any pressure, etc. left over from anesthesia and surgery will dissipate.
It is possible that having a G-tube for long masked (or created) a different problem related to her stomach emptying into her small intestines which could require a surgical repair (Gastroparesis). So really a lot of theories but no solid diagnosis. :( The waiting is difficult, to say the least and she is still very lethargic - basically moves from the bed to my lap and back.
We will keep you posted as we know more.
Thank You for your continued prayers. I'll leave you with a throwback photo from last Halloween :)
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