More trouble for Elijah

After only two weeks off the Prednisone, Elijah was having obvious sign of trouble again with his Crohn's Disease. Dr. D wanted to do another colonoscopy. So yesterday, he did the clean out. It wasn't as bad as the first time, probably because he knew more what to expect, but it wasn't fun. Thankfully it was on a weekend so that Jon was here to push him when he didn't want to drink another drop.

At the Children's Hospital they let the kids play video games (if they want to) until it is time to "get dizzy."
We were very glad that the doctor did the 2nd colonoscopy because it showed, without a doubt, that his large intestines looked much better. The inflammation and blisters in his large intestines were better, except for the last 15 cm above his bottom. Unfortunately, this means that in addition to his typical Crohn's Disease he has Perianal Crohn's, which according to the doctor is one of the hardest to get into remission.

Dr. D decided to put him on a new medicine to add to his old--a suppository. This will hit the inflamed part with strong medicine right where it is bad. I am not looking forward to this, but Elijah has surprised me with bravery on many occasions since May 15th, maybe he will again.

Elijah got wheeled out after the procedure in a huge wheelchair. I should note that he really likes wearing his Florida Gators stuff and carrying his Gators' bags and dressing his bear in his Gators' jersey when he goes to the hospital, because he gets such a reaction from all the hospital staff. (Of course most of them are UGA or TN Vols fans.)