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Dolls N Dreams
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TamiL Apr 28, 2010

Sweet little Thomas had to have surgery on his little tummy yesterday............ it all started close to 2 weeks ago, he kept throwing up after every feeding, they first said acid reflux but then the condition turned out to be Pyloric Stenosis..................I had never heard of it........Pyloric stenosis (or infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis) is a condition that causes severe vomiting in the first few months of life. There is narrowing (stenosis) of the opening from the stomach to the intestines, due to enlargement (hypertrophy) of the muscle surrounding this opening (the pylorus, meaning "gate"), which spasms when the stomach empties. ..............................Anyway the surgery went great, he has not thrown up since and was released from the hospital this afternoon..........he is such a sweety, we all hated that he had to have surgery but all is better now, he is such a tough little guy

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New Avenue Crew Apr 28, 2010

Aw, the little sweetheart. I'm so glad he's doing better now!

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Lhearn Apr 28, 2010

I never heard of that either. I am glad the little guy is doing better. bear_original :hug: :hug: :hug:

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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorApr 28, 2010

Very good news that he is doing well and I'm glad they were able to fix him up!

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Gijzette Apr 28, 2010

Great news!!! I'm glad that they were able to fix the problem and that Thomas is doing well.

Hugs,

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Jennskains Apr 28, 2010

Poor baby! So glad he he is better.

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patsylakebears Apr 28, 2010

Poor little chap having to go through surgery, but glad to hear he is doing well now.

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doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorApr 28, 2010

Awww, poor little man, I am please to hear all went well for him. Now all he has to do is heal and grow into a big stong boy, bless him.
He is a very handsome baby, you must be one proud auntie Tami. bear_thumb

Hugs, Jane. bear_flower

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BootButtonBears Apr 28, 2010

Hi Tami,
My eldest sister had pyloric stenosis diagnosed when she was a small baby also. She was my Mothers first child and my Mum was petrified. She had the surgery, and has never had any problems since and has lead a perfectly normal life. You will be pleased to hear that she is now 59 years old. Surgery seems to fix the problem completely.

Lot of love to brave little Thomas. :hug: :hug:

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puca bears Apr 28, 2010

Poor little lad..........but it's good to know he is doing fine now, Tami. And he really is a gorgeous little boy
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Maria :hug: :hug: :hug: (and some for Thomas :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: )

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DENBY30 Apr 28, 2010

bear_wub :hug: Tami, so glad Thomas is on his way to recovery and released from the hospital. He is so sweet, love the pic. That little guy had a rough start but now he is on his way. Enjoy, before you know it he will be in school! The time flys so fast with young children. Thanx for sharing.
Hugs Pat