Macy was born with problems with her colon (Hirschsprungs disease)and had 1/3 of her large intestine removed at 3 weeks old. They were able to successfully attach the rest of the colon to her bum hole. Therefor she is able to poop normally. Yeah for that!
The down side.
Since that surgery (for 8 1/2 months now) I have had to dilate her bum hole once a day. This is to prevent the scar tissue from closing up her bum hole. I was going to post a picture of a dilator... but I didn't want to scare anyone. It's a metal probe that I have to put 2 inches up her bum everyday (just a quick in and out). Every few months the surgeon increases the diameter to further stretch the scar tissue. Obviously Macy hates it... wouldn't you! and I hate doing it to her.
Well, we had an appt with her surgeon today, we thought we were going to increase size again, but he said... She no longer needs the dilator!!! YES YES YES!!
Give me a minute to do my little happy dance!!!!
5 comments:
That is awesome news for you! That must have been a dreaded daily routine. You must feel lighter already! Congrats on saying bye to the dilator!
Doing the happy dance here, that's for sure. Love you!
What great news. I can't even image how hard that must have been! Happy day!
FANTASTIC! So happy for you and Macy! We've been missing you girls in the last couple weeks. I hope you are keeping well.
That is great news!
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