John Update (Stomach Pain)

Here's the news on John's health.

Today's News:

We're taking John to get some tests run at the Hospital tomorrow. He has not really been his energetic self since he had his bout with stomach flu in March.

Periodically he has complained of stomach pain. >From time to time he says "I don't feel good." We find him putting his head down for a brief break while at play. Even at his swimming lessons he made his way to the side of the pool and put his head down.

Lately, he has even grimaced while telling us his stomach hurt. And, he says, his back hurts. He complained of his chest hurting right after the flu, and the doctor thought he heard some bronchitis. But by now he has completed a 15 day course of antibiotics, and has no sign of bronchitis or upper respiratory infection.

When he complained of his tummy and chest hurting, he was checked for Mono, and the accompanying enlarged spleen. Because his dad was diagnosed with it recently; it was considered a possibility fhat these mysterious abdominal complaints were related to Mono. But the tests were negative.

Have you ever heard of a 3 year old complaining of back pain?

We're taking him to the hospital to get a complete metabolic lab done tomorrow. It means drawing blood, which is traumatic. They are looking for things like a thyroid problem, etc. We have no way of knowing how serious the pains are, except to judge John's behavior -- and he is clearly not his happy post-surgery self.

Your prayers are appreciated. We will keep you posted.