Yesterday, Reilly went for her first clinic visit at Children's. Dr. Noel indicated that her liver is enlarged, about 1 1/2 times what it should be. The good news is, her spleen is normal size. We have to watch for any bleeding and bruising. Some of the blood vessels in her chest and abdomen are very visible through the skin which is something that must be carefully watched. We also have to check for signs of anemia (in her eyes, hands, etc) as an indication that she is actively bleeding somewhere.
Dr. Noel has spoken to Dr. Karpen in Texas several times and they are ready for us in Houston. Dr. Noel is very confident that we will be comfortable with him and with Dr. Goss (the surgeon), and that they will be able to perform the surgery there. Now, we just have to wait until May 25 to find out for sure!
Reilly has her fifth scope/banding next Tuesday.
Thank you for all of the prayers and support that have been heaped upon my family. Please continue to lift us up so that we can handle whatever comes our way!
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