Kobi's Health

We are down to the last half hour of waiting, before we leave the house and go to see the paediatric gastro. I think that by now we've all had enough of doctors, hospitals, tests and medication.

What started last year as a one time deal came back again this year, taking us to doctors, who eventually hospitalized Kobi. He went through blood tests, urinalysis, Barium X-Rays, Ultrasound gastroscopy and colonoscopy at the hospital. We were released when he stopped vomiting and were still on a quest for the answer for these problems. The doctor prescribed some medication to reduce the acidity in his stomach.

Unfortunately, Kobi started vomiting again 12 days ago. It's not as violent as it was before. He managed to keep the episodes down to once a day. Unfortunately - he stops eating and drinking. We've managed to keep him hydrated - no small feat - but food is a tough one. He isn't interested at all. Last Motzei Shabbat, we were at a family gathering and my cousin Yael's husband - Danny (who specializes in Family Medicine) had a look at Kobi. He wanted to get some more tests done and asked me to bring Kobi to him in the morning.

Sunday was a long day for Kobi and I. Malcolm, by the way, was working in Bulgaria over the weekend and "missed" all the fun. Anyway, back to Sunday. Kobi and I went to see Danny in his office. After checking Kobi, he sent us for more blood work and X-Rays and Ultrasound.....then back to Danny for another assessment. Danny looked at all the results and based on that sent us to a CT scan. He also spoke to the specialist who had seen Kobi at the hospital and arranged an appointment for us today.

So, results in hand, we are waiting for the appointment. Kobi doesn't look so hot. He is in good spirits most of the time, then he drops as he is overcome by pains. Once they and the nausea pass, he is good again. He doesn't really eat much and we push him to drink. He isn't vomiting but has a lot of pain.

We are all praying....Refu'a Shlema Kobi!