Tuesday, September 26, 2006
5:28 PM
So Grace has an upper GI test tomorrow. She's been throwing up quite a bit lately, and the doctor ordered a GI and a poop test to make sure nothing is going on.
Basically, she's congested, she coughs, and then if there's a recent meal anywhere in her tummy, it comes up. It's getting so common to her she sort of throws up a little and keeps doing what she was ddoing before it started. Just keeps going as if it's not happening. It's good she handles it so well, but bad for us because sometimes we don't realize it's happening until a few seconds after it happened- the silence lets us know.
I have no idea what the test involves. I did some research, and it doesn't seem invasive or painful. I have no idea how they are going to get Miss Cupcake to drink the barium bottle, though. I mean, she won't even drink the Pedialyte (we tried all flavors) we are supposed to give her after she throws up.
I'll post more as soon as we know more. I don't know what they are looking for, or what the test (and the poop scoop) will tell them and if they can offer any solutions based on the results of those two tests.
We also have to get a poop sample from one of our cats, but that's another story for another day.
Oh poor baby girl and poor mama! Will she be sedated? Let us know how it goes. How long before you find out the results?
Posted by Nicki @ September 26, 2006 08:49 PM
Oh poor Grace. I hope everything turns out ok and what ever the problem is it is a quick and easy fix.
Posted by Shelby @ September 26, 2006 10:44 PM
I really hope that Grace starts feeling better really soon. Please keep us updated. I have been thinking about her.
Posted by Kelly @ September 27, 2006 11:01 AM
