Welcome to our journey. On March 9th, 2009, our 11 year old daughter tested positive for Systemic Scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease.

As we follow Kara's health very closely, watching for and treating symptoms, but anticipating healing, we hope that through our journey, you will become our prayer partner, you will be encouraged and find hope in your own circumstances.

"As for me, I will always have hope, I will praise you more and more."
~Psalm 71:14 NIV

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

Friday morning Kara will have a scope of her upper GI tract...down her esophagus, through the stomach (I hope all of the Easter candy is all gone), through her duodenum, and into her small intestines. It all sounds pretty intense, but the procedure itself should only take about 10 minutes. She will be under general anesthesia for the first time. I pray she comes out of it gracefully. Her Pediatric GI doctor will do the scope and we should have results right away.

Kara is a little uncertain about this procedure. Ironically, she isn't afraid of the IV, but of the tube going down her throat. She is concerned the tube will get stuck. She is so funny.

You're continued prayers are appreciated. I'll post her results tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully we will have more good news to report!

Blessings!

1 comment:

  1. At least there is some good news! I understand how frustrating it is to search for a diagnosis. At her age I was making the same journey. If she ever needs to talk with someone that's been there, I'm always here.

    Sometimes it helps to sit in the water and swim a bit. We have a big spa and pool here if you ever want to soak. :)

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