It's been 3 months since our last visit and this go around we were meeting with our new GI doctor, Dr. Putnam. But before we headed to Cincinnati, Lucas had his very first soccer game. He was super excited and couldn't wait to show his moves.
He really enjoyed playing and I had a really fun time watching. I never thought I'd be a soccer mom but I'm loving it.
His coach was great. He did a great job rotating the kids and switching up their positions. At the end of the game, he had them huddle together. Their team won by the way, 3-0!!!!
After the game, we left for Cincinnati. Mimi (my MIL) traveled with us. My FIL was kind enough to use his Best Western Rewards Points on a free room for us to stay in. After checking into the hotel, we headed to a fellow EoS family's house. The Simmes were gracious enough to invite us over so Lucas and her boys could hangout together.
We left and headed back to the hotel. Lucas took a much needed bath and got ready for bed.
He was so wound up it took him almost an hour to fall asleep. He had such a blast playing with the Simmes kids. He woke up pretty easily but wasn't too thrilled to be up before 7am.
We made our way to the hospital. It's been over a year since we were last at the main campus but it felt good being back there. We first met with Dr. Putnam in the clinic. Ms. Simmes had given me some advice the night before about Dr. Putnam. She said that he's soft spoken (confirmed), blunt (confirmed), and great with kids (also confirmed). The younger Simmes brother actually calls him Dr. Funny. Lucas warmed up to him great. When Dr. Putnam came into the room he immediately spotted the bug shirt Lucas was wearing and commented on it. Then he asked Lucas his name, which Lucas replied, "Ummm Lucas". He spoke with us and gave Lucas a look over, joking about where his belly is and whatnot.
We left the clinic and had a few minutes before we needed to report to Same Day Surgery. We headed to the cafeteria to check out their selection of Enjoy Life Brand Foods since the hospital is the only of it's kind to offer Enjoy Life products outside of grocery stores. We found a new flavor cookie for Lucas. We planned to return after the scope.
We reported to Same Day Surgery and did the usual check in, go over medical chart. The nurse brought in some cars for Lucas to play with.
He also set up camp on the floor to color. Little Foot (aka Baby) and blankie made their appearances. I don't think either one has missed out on a scope. The nurse checked his vitals.
After the nurse left, I got wind that Ms. Simmes was in the waiting room (the younger Simmes boy was having surgery to help with his tube placement). I went out and chatted with her a bit. Shortly, a fellow EoS momma showed up, Ms. Scott. She's an RN there and happened to walk through Same Day Surgery (although I'm pretty sure she knew Ms. Simmes would be there). Ms. Simmes got the call that her little man was ready in recovery. Ms. Scott came back with me to our room and chatted a bit. It was great to see both moms and to have a little community who can relate. Even Dr. Putnam stopped by to say hi.
Transport came in right on schedule to wheel Lucas back.
With Little Foot and blankie in tow he was set. He chose the bubblegum flavored air. Dr. Putnam introduced Lucas to the surgical team as "Ummm Lucas" and that he was about to turn "Ummm 5". The team, Lucas and us were laughing. Once he was under, I kissed his forehead, told him I loved him and headed to the waiting room. We met with Dr. Putnam in consultation. He mentioned that Lucas' lower esophagus looked inflamed and when taking the biopsy sample it felt leathery. He didn't give much information because he wants to look at his past scopes. He said we didn't need to return in a week only that he or his nurse Betsy will call.
Once he was awake, we were escorted back to the recovery room. Our nurse was super friendly and Lucas looked a little less than thrilled.
He was really thirsty and demanded Lemon Lime Gatorade. And he wanted his IV out.
After guzzling the first can of Gatorade, the nurse kindly removed his IV and used a spray that helps the adhesiveness from hurting. He was cracking me up because once she removed it, he kept his hand like this for at least 5 or so minutes.
After guzzling his SECOND Gatorade, he announced that he had to potty. I carried him to the bathroom, only to discover that he didn't have to go number 1 but had to release the loudest and longest fart ever. All I could do was laugh. Once he was ready, he got dressed and we told the nurse that we planned to head to cafeteria to grab a bite to eat. She brought back a wheelchair, the wrong one. She brought the typical one and Lucas once again, demanded for the race car wheelchair. We loaded him up. This go around he was freezing, so the nurse graciously offered him a heated sheet to wrap around him.
She wheeled him down to the first floor, then turned us loose with the wheelchair to head to the cafeteria. His grub of choice was a few Enjoy Life Happy Apple cookies, two bags of Lays potato chips and water. After we finished we headed home. He played his Vtech Mobigo all the way home. Once home, he was raring to go. Now the hard part, waiting on what happens next.
Overall, today's scope went well. Lucas, like many EoS kids, has become a seasoned pro at scopes. He did tell Dr. Putnam that if he is able to add a food back he either wanted it to be nuts or soy.
Lucas and I had a conversation before bed last night about the possibility of adding foods back. I asked him what does he want most back. He said, "I have two. Corn and nuts." I told him that corn was a no go, at least it will be for quite some time. So he changed corn to soy. I told him that both of those options were great choices. Then we discussed how corn, dairy, wheat and eggs will probably be off the list for awhile. He seemed content and understanding, knowing why those foods are not options.
Thanks for reading this novel of a post. I'll update again when we get results and what the next phase will be.
