Dylan had his repeat swallow study today. He did much better, enough that we were able to remove the NG tube, but he did not pass with a 100%. Dylan still has problems with thin liquids so all of his bottles will have to be thickened for a while. He will also be starting some outpatient therapy to help strengthen his throat muscles, 3 days/week. The thought is that the reflux meds are working to heal his throat but muscles are still weak from damage. While the medicines continue to work the therapy will hopefully speed healing process along. He will have a 3rd swallow study approximately 3 months from now for follow up.
The most important thing is that the tube is gone and he did better!
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
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yeah for removing the tube! We'll pray that his muscles continue to be strengthened and he'll get better and better.
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