Update from the Dr.

Cary, Kayla, and I went to Scottish Rite yesterday for Kayla's one year follow up tests for her reflux.

She had to get an ultrasound and a VCUG. She never likes having to hold still and this time she was more upset than at 6 months. We got through it though.

The Dr. told us she still has reflux on the right side - no improvement. She now also has a little bit on the left side but he says this is no uncommon.

He has recommended that Kayla get the endoscopic procedure called Deflux done on November 10th. Some very informative info can be found on this website: Deflux

We've decided to do it. She will have to be under general anesthesia which may be the most unpleasant part because she cannot eat or drink the morning of her surgery.

The success rate is 80-90% with a few rare risks. If it doesn't work the first time, we will try a second time. If that is unsuccessful she will likely have an open surgery.

I am very hopeful that this will correct the problem - if all goes well she can be taken off of the antibiotic that she now takes daily and should not have to worry about it anymore!