Update

Jackson seems to be doing ok on just tylenol so we are not even going to worry about getting anything stronger. What a tough guy!!

Surgery is done and we are home.

Jackson had his surgery today for the vanished testicle (that is actually the technical term they use BTW). It went well. They were able to locate the testicle, and it was still viable (but smaller than the other) so they put it back where it belonged. He did well but you can tell he is a bit uncomfortable now.

We can not find any pharmacies that have his pain medication though. Of course it is Friday evening so that does not help. I think I will call the surgery resident on call and see if they can call in something a little less uncommon.

Maybe not something everyone will be as excited about

but I am pretty happy about it! Jackson is having solid poops for the first time since he first got sick! Wooohoo!! Since beginning to add real food to his formula, his poops have gone from nothing but water to somewhat more firm, but still not "formed". This week we have been adding even more real food and less formula and we have been getting poops that are actually formed. I am pretty happy about it!! I can't wait to get our (modern-day) Vitamix and then we can really go to town!

Surgery appointment yesterday

Jackson had the appointment with the surgeon at CHW about his testicle. He felt around for the testicle and said that he believes (but not 100% sure) that he felt the veins that feed the testicle. If he did feel that then there is a chance that the testicle could be there (although smaller than normal) but just hiding. Or it could be that the testicle got twisted somehow and died.

We are scheduled for a laparoscopic "peek" inside on the 22nd. Depending on what he sees, he will either go in and grab the testicle and tack it down where it belongs or if it is dead he will remove it. We are hoping it will just be a day thing, but there is a chance he will be admitted overnight.

We also met with the dietitian to get the "recipe" for Jackson's blended formula. When we get a Vitamix we will be all ready to start! Actually we did purchase a very very old Vitamix off ebay, but it is literally from the 60s I think, seriously old. But our old blender died (prunes killed it!) and we needed something to hold us over.