We had to visit the surgeon's office again today because of granulation tissue that has developed around the tube site. It's just extra skin cells that grow when they shouldn't. If ignored, it can cause problems with the tube and leaking, etc. We've been putting a topical steroid on but it doesn't seem to be helping, so today Debbie put silver nitrate on to try to burn it off. Strangely, Claira didn't complain. She does however keep a sharp eye on Debbie (and any other person that comes near her wearing a white coat).
She's only gained 2.5 ounces this week. A little disappointing, but since we can't really increase her calories any further we'll just have to take it as it comes.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Back to the Dr's ... again
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Evan never had granulation tissue. We did not put any gauze around it during the day and then at night put some neosporin on it with some gauze taped on (he liked to tummy sleep which caused a little bit of ickyness there at night). I am not sure if you put gauze on it during the day but you might try giving it a bit of air, it is worth a try.
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