Donny Update

Donny final made weight to be re evaluated by the surgeon.  The latest scan shows his stomach has a capacity of a teaspoon which is extremely small. He also discovered that his small intestines are in his chest cavity so he may have a diaphramatic hernia as well.  The surgeon is proposing a experimental surgery that would divide his stomach in half.  The bottom half with have an expander and a tube placed to feed.  The top half is disconnected so he cannot reflux.  He has done this once before.  After the surgery he will still have to spend several months in the hospital.  If it goes as planned the stomach will be reconnected.  The hope is eventualy he may be able to grow and  eat a little by mouth.  He will probably always have to supplement with tube feeding.  It will be probably about a month before the viruses are cleared from his system and he can have surgery.  He is such a sweet little guy and I hope he grows big and strong.