New GI...new treatment plan

Yes you read right..a new GI.  Warren's original GI, Dr.B unexpectedly passed away on February 18, 2011.  So we were forced to have to find a new one.  I was very saddened over the news because he was such an amazing doctor.  He really listened to me and he cared for Warren and wanted to help us.  His office was amazing, if I ever had a concern I could call and they would get an answer back to me quickly.  I didn't know him for long but I am glad that we met.  My condolences go out to his family.

We were fortunate enough to get into a new GI rather quickly, Dr. M through Children's Hospital of MI.  We met with him today and we now have a new treatment plan.  We are increasing his calories on his formula from 20 calories/ounce to 24 calories/ounce.  We will also start adding oatmeal into his feeds to help thicken them up so that he throws up less often.  We are also going to do some changes with his reflux meds.  We are now only going to give prevacid 1x in the morning.  We might change that later.  We'll have to wait and see.  The GI was fine with us feeding him 4-4.5 ounces every 3.5-4 hours so fingers crossed that the increase in calories will finally pack on some pounds.  I am also waiting to hear from a nutritionist to help us make sure that Warren is meeting all of his caloric needs.  He wants us to check back in a couple of weeks to see what progress we have made.