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Atherley
So in Love with my DS
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My son had surgery on Wednesday
My son started vomiting on Monday after eating, I thought that maybe it was a one time thing and did not really think anything of it. But then he vomited again on Tuesday, so I called the pediatrician and made an appointment for 9am Wednesday
But on I woke up at 4am on Wednesday morning to my 6 week covered in vomit and choking. I got him to stop choking but when I looked at him he had an incredible look of panic in his eyes. I looked at my husband and said he does not look right, and took him to Good Samaritan ER.
They did a few test and said that everything came back normal, but they ordered an xray and a sonogram, which showed that he had pyloric stenosis.
In pyloric stenosis, the pylorus muscles thicken, blocking food from entering the baby's small intestine. Pyloric stenosis can lead to forceful vomiting, dehydration and weight loss. Babies with this condition may seem to always be hungry. Treatment for pyloric stenosis involves surgery to split the overdeveloped muscles
Handing over my newborn DS to the staff was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I cried like a baby and could not believe what was happening.
The surgeon, Dr. Winick took about 45 minutes to complete the surgery, and we got to see him shortly afterwards.
When I went to see my DS in recovery I had to muster up every ounce of courage I had as my ds grabbed my dh and my fingers and cried in pain, my heart just melted as I prayed for his pain to just go away.
24 hours after the surgery, my son looked and felt so much better. The pediatric staff at Good Samaritan were WONDERFUL!!! They kept us informed every step of the way and treated my DS as if he was their own.
My ds was discharged at 3pm this afternoon and after 3 days of being in the hospital I am so happy to say that my ds is back to his loving self and I am so happy to have my lil man back home and healthy.
Message edited 11/16/2012 11:18:44 PM.
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CallaLily
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
What a scary situation! Poor little guy. So glad that he is doing better now! 
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| Posted 11/17/12 12:10 AM |
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luvnlife
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
What a scary experience! Good for you for trusting your instincts and taking him in. So glad he is doing ok.
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| Posted 11/17/12 5:29 AM |
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want2beamom
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
How scary! Glad you trusted your instincts! Kiss him like crazy!
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| Posted 11/17/12 6:28 AM |
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ruby
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
My first DS had pyloric stenosis as well and had to have surgery at 7 weeks. It is terrifying but the good news is that he was back to normal (and even better than normal) almost immediately and has been eating like a horse ever since.  It's going to be so great to have him stop projectile vomiting and feeling comfortable, glad all turned out well.
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| Posted 11/17/12 8:27 AM |
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edfilippi
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
Very scary. I had a friend who's niece had the same issue. She had surgery and is perfect now. Happy your son is safe and back to himself.
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| Posted 11/17/12 8:33 AM |
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ANR1211
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My son had surgery on Wednesday
That's extremely scary! I'm so glad everything is okay!!
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| Posted 11/17/12 8:44 AM |
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wishing2012
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
So glad your son is doing well and kudos to you for trusting your gut!
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| Posted 11/17/12 8:45 AM |
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jteach
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My son had surgery on Wednesday
That must have been so scary for you. So glad your son is ok and back home.
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| Posted 11/17/12 9:11 AM |
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JB1122
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
Wow. So scary but so glad for you that it all got worked out.
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| Posted 11/17/12 11:29 AM |
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Samira0407
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
How scary! You were a strong Mama! So glad LO is back home and doing better!! Lots of prayers he continues to recover!
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| Posted 11/17/12 12:25 PM |
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cateyemm
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
poor baby! so glad to hear that he's doing better!!
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| Posted 11/17/12 7:54 PM |
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gina409
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
that is so scary!  so glad he is ok
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| Posted 11/17/12 11:21 PM |
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
aw how scary but so glad things turned out okay and how amazing you trusted your instincts and took him right in!
I like hearing stories like this not for the scare you went through or the pain but I think it helps those of us who might run into something similar and not follow through on going to ER or trusting that mommy gut so hopefully your story will make someone else help their LO as well. Most important is glad you are all on the other side of this!!!
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| Posted 11/18/12 8:33 AM |
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michellejohn
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
Wow! so glad to hear your little boy is doing well now!
dr. winick is one of the best...he pretty much saved my life 22 years ago when my apendix burst. i was 4 years old and had to have emergency surgery by him...my parents probably felt the same way you did.
im so glad everything turned our ok for you. =)
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| Posted 11/18/12 11:34 AM |
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babyface10
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My son had surgery on Wednesday
I am so sorry your little man had to go through that. I almost cried reading it. I cannot imagine what you must have went through. It is definitly an eye opener for other parents that something more serious could be wrong so good on you for trusting your instincts.
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| Posted 11/19/12 8:48 AM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
Posted by babyface10
I am so sorry your little man had to go through that. I almost cried reading it. I cannot imagine what you must have went through. It is definitly an eye opener for other parents that something more serious could be wrong so good on you for trusting your instincts.
Ditto!! Thats so scary!!
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| Posted 11/19/12 9:20 AM |
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MommaDina
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
It is so scary ... My son had the same thing at 4 weeks old and i know exactly what you mean about handing him over to the nurse ... it feels like the end of the world .. sorry you had to go through that & glad to hear that he is doing well!
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| Posted 11/19/12 9:20 AM |
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StaceyWill
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
Wow! What a scary thing! Glad he's ok!!
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| Posted 11/19/12 9:59 AM |
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gdubs
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My son had surgery on Wednesday
I am so glad your little guy is ok!!! What a scary situation to have to experience. I hope he continues to be healthy and happy now!! He's obviously a tough little cookie!! 
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| Posted 11/19/12 10:02 AM |
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MrsKelly
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
i have tears in my eyes reading this (new mommy hormones myself) - i can only imagine how hard it must have been handing him over for surgery. i'm so happy it went well though and it just goes to show, always trust your instinct.
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| Posted 11/19/12 2:03 PM |
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Atherley
So in Love with my DS
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
Posted by MommaDina
It is so scary ... My son had the same thing at 4 weeks old and i know exactly what you mean about handing him over to the nurse ... it feels like the end of the world .. sorry you had to go through that & glad to hear that he is doing well!
So sorry you had to go through this as well. Definetely is a scary moment, I hope your DS is doing well.
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| Posted 11/20/12 9:41 PM |
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Mrs213
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My son had surgery on Wednesday
How scary  so glad things are much better now, that's great they were able to take care of it fairly quickly
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| Posted 11/21/12 7:30 AM |
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neener1211
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Re: My son had surgery on Wednesday
I'm glad he is doing better!!!
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