WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2012

Good afternoon. 

I couldn't wait to post this. We got news today about David's hydrogen breath test. First off, the test went fine, Elena did great! She watched 'Finding Nemo' and colored. She is such a good girl! 

So, David drank the sweet, syrupy liquid and then we waited. Then the nurses came in every 15 minutes for him to blow into a breathalyzer thingy. The test was to take up to 4 hours; we were there for 90 minutes. I wasn't sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing that it didn't last as long as scheduled. Well, I guess it meant that the 90 minutes was long enough for them to get answers. The result is ABNORMAL!! Remember this test was to determine if the bacteria that is supposed to be in the large intestine is getting into the small intestine; because David is missing the valve that keeps it out. And that is the answer we were hoping for. All the other tests we had done on David came up normal, so we were hoping this one would give us some answers. We weren't sure where we would go from here if this test came up normal too!! All the while we were waiting for this test David was in pain and having issues with his health. Thank you for your prayers!! David has a follow-up appointment to discuss treatment. We already know that the treatment for this is a course of very strong antibiotics to kill the bacteria, then a course of probiotics to put the 'good' bacteria back in the large intestine. We were told this is a cycle that will be repeated yearly, but that is ok!! At least we know what we are up against! Finally!! 4 1/2 years after his intussusception and resulting bowel resection we have answers! Whew. It is such a relief. 

I wanted to post this as soon as I found out. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your prayers. God bless you all. We love you. 

Kristi and the Koury Klan 

"Spend your time on those that love you unconditionally...Don't waste it on those that only love you when the conditions are right for them!!!"