Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Jeanie, The GI will ask you a lot of questions about how he eats, how often he uses the bathroom, if he has constipation issues, etc. He will weigh and measure him, too. Then he will ask Brockton to lay down on the examing table and press on his stomach and poke and prod. That is about it. You should take some info with you about the complications that can occur with an RSS child: delayed gastric emptying, reflux, constipation, vomiting and the dangers of ketones and dehydration.... Try to set up a plan just in case Brockton gets a stomach bug. Let him know what the usual protocol is (I can remind you if you have forgotten) and see if he will support you if Brockton gets sick. Don't forget that many RSS kids have silent reflux. You want to ask him about this and if he thinks that may be the case with Brockton. I think this is a good place to start. List your questions, concerns, information so that you are prepared and use the time wisely. Most doctors like it if you are prepared and have your concerns written down before you get there. If he suspects that Brockton has any of the conditions I listed, then there will need to be tests done. These include an upper GI study, a milk scan to check for delayed emptying, and, if he thinks reflux and it does not show on the upper GI, a ph probe. I won't go into details right now (it's getting late and I have to go to bed), but if you want info, let me know and I will write to you about it. I hope I have helped answer some of your questions. It's always good to have a GI on your team and on your side. Jodi Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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