Rory's Upper Endoscopy and Partial Lower...

Rory had her scope today!

Our morning started early (4:30am early) and we hit the road by 5:30am. We needed to be at the BoysTown Research Hospital by 6:15 to check in and get all the paperwork started (there wasn't much but everyone needed bracelets). They took us back to Rory's room and she got some HUGE but sweet Bugs Bunny PJs and the nurse explained everything and had us sign some stuff saying we understood everything.

Then they gave Rory some meds to help her relax and possibly sleep before they actually put her under. They told us that she might be loopy and act odd, but that it was normal. I am still trying to get videos off my phone, but Rory sure was acting silly!! They say it takes 40 mintues for full effect, but she was out after about 20. The nurse brought play dough, coloring supplies and a few games to keep us occupied (other than PBS on the TV) while we waited. They had a sweet play room, but we opted to stay in our room since Rory got loopy pretty fast.

The childs rights lady came in and Rory got to pick what flavor of gas/mask she wanted (she picked bubble gum) and the color of the sticky tape for her IV. They they explained one more time what the scope would be like and that it would be pretty fast. Then anesthesiologist came in (really nice woman) an let us know that Rory would be put out with a gas first, then get her IV (which was good cause since the last time she was "poked" for blood she has had a thing about needles), and that she would be staying with her the whole time until she woke up. Rory was totally out already at this point and a few minutes later (8:15 right on schedule) the anesthesiologist came back and carried her back.

The wonderful nurse brought us all muffins (Rory couldn't eat this morning and so none of us did so she wouldn't get upset). And we waited.

About 17 minutes later Rory's GI Specialist came in and gave us a print out of the pictures of her insides!! lol. They scoped her throat, stomach, small intestines, and then part of her large intestines as well. He told us that visually everything looked really good, but the biopsies would give us a better "picture" as it were. He said if there is any inflammation in the tissue the biopsy would tell. They also took some samples to find out if she had any enzyme issues, especially since she was testing a bit malnourished. The Dr told us that everything went very well and that he would call with results in a week.

15 minutes later they brought me a grumpy and groggy girl. She had acquired a new stuffed puppy and once she was back in my lap she promptly went to sleep again. lol. She woke up pretty quickly at the mention of juice and drank almost the entire cup. The nurse was impressed, especially since she kept it all down, and brought in the discharge papers very shortly after that.

Rory and Mommy took a 3 hour nap as soon as we got home. :o)

We are super glad that it all went well. We are super proud of Rory for being such a trooper (I don't think she cried once the whole morning). We feel so very blessed to have had some of the best, and most caring Drs and nurses during this whole ordeal. We are super grateful to all our family and friends and their prayers on Rory's behalf. We are truly blessed to have all of you on our side. Most of all we want to thank our Heavenly Father for giving us peace of mind and the right people at the right time to help our daughter. Life is so much easier with the Lord's peace and help.

Thanks everyone! I will update with more normal things in a few days and of course when we get her results. If nothing obvious turns up the Dr did say that we should be heading to an allergist next.