Hello everyone:

I first have to say that we got good news this week at MD for Garron's 6 weeks checkup. CAT showed complete response to treatment. We are thrilled with the news. However, I am somewhat concerned that his CAT was done with partial contrast. For some reason every time Garron has a CT he vomits 1/2 the contrast. Everyone is a bit unsure as to why this happens. They premedicated him with Zofran and Ativan, but he still got sick. Nonetheless, the radiologist felt that the scan was clear. Chest x-ray was also clear. Labs were back in check.

As far as eating goes, it is hit and miss at this point - mostly miss. He had again started trying some soft foods, until he got sick during his CT. It aggravated his throat. Not to mention the hose up the nose thing and the fingers down the throat thing. He was not a happy camper with all that stuff. They told him at MD this week they wanted him to sit at the table 3 times a day and try to eat something. They suggested drinking the Boost Plus instead of putting it down the PEG. Only use the PEG at this point for supplementing calories and hydration. I am not quite sure how this is going to play out. I know, be patient right

Amy C. and Garron