10th Scope / Banding

Reilly had another scope and banding today.  Dr. Noel banded three spots in her esophagus and is watching another.  She has still has extensive gastric varices.   Dr. Noel and I, were surprised that she had such significant development after such a good scope last time and such good bloodwork on Friday.  Due to our family's recent loss, the plan was originally to let Reilly go home and we would monitor her care at home, where under normal conditions she would have been admitted overnight.  In short stay, she was unable to hold down any fluids.  After the third episode, it was determined that Reilly needed to stay tonight for medication, observation and safety reasons because of the bleed risk.  So, here we are, disappointed at LSU's performance tonight, but pleased with the fact that Reilly has presently kept about 6 oz of apple juice down for over 4 hours.  She's had a few gagging episodes, but no expelling, so that's good.  I will update tomorrow or the next day with more information.  As it stands right now, we will be headed home sometime in the morning.  Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers.