July 9, 2009: More Opinions...

One word describes today....frustrating. Cohen's doctor called with the gastroenterologist's opinion of the situation: "Because the NICU readily gave Cohen enemas and because we have been doing the same thing every three days he doesn't poop, Cohen simply lacks the development of the muscles in his rectum to push the poop out on his own. We need to have him go 3-4 weeks without using an enema and repeat the barium enema procedure should the situation not improve. Of course, if Cohen's abdomen becomes distended and he vomits green bile, we should consider bringing him into the doctor's office. But he does not see any need for a surgical remedy at this point."

Really? Really! Now I should be jumping for joy at the fact that Cohen doesn't have to go under the knife (just yet). However, Cohen's doctor obviously does not have her facts straight enough to relay them to the gastroenterologist. We have NOT given Cohen an enema every three days since April 5 when we brought him home. Are you kidding me? I would not have allowed that to continue for 3 months before 1) mentioning it to his doctor or 2) having something done about it. Rather, Cohen had a horrible time pooping in the first 4 weeks of life, was fine for 2.5 months, and has just recently required the need for enemas. Yes, he does not poop normally and yes it is explosive but we have not been giving him enemas.

So, now I have to call his doctor and make sure she has the correct information and also call the gastroenterologist and make sure he has the correct info. Again, frustrating!