Today I Feel Validated

F is feeling much better today, but if you ask him he didn't feel bad yesterday the abscessed cyst was simply painful.  He new his infection was merely localized. He is so funny.  He NOW agrees that it was a good decision to go.  I'm sure to admit that to his mother is probably killing him, but he did!!! Yay, me!

He got some much needed pain relief from the 10cc of pus drained off the site.  A single dose of IV antibiotics. A new prescription for a different antibiotic and his potassium checked again.  His face seems to be improving little by little.  I think he may need to get into ENT again for some additional drainage, but we'll see what his primary care doc says.  We were lucky to get an additional blood chemistry done on him to discover that his potassium is still low after a week away from a potassium supplement.  This is another issue to address later since it has to do with his bowel routine.  F has a cecostomy tube...another post at a later time. 

I thought I'd share an updated photo on his wound since the ER visit.  I'm glad he's not rolling his eyes at me anymore, because he thinks I'm over-dramatic!  How I love that boy for making fun of me!

6:30 am 

Early afternoon today

Headed to the ER for that Darn Cyst!

I was trying to blog about our day at the Capitol.  After looking at that abscessed cyst upon our return home, R and I decided it was time to head to the ER. I called his primary care doctor so that F could be prepared for the trip and just in case insurance required it. F was thankful to hear that he does not have to check in if he does not want too. The cyst is just really rearing it's ugly head and starting to concern me.  Prayers please for F that he will not have to wait many long hours and that he will be able to be treated and sent home without admission (although I have my doubts!).

I'll post a photo of that ugly thing in a bit.

18:51 update:
Omg! We caught a break. F is still considered pediatric until age 21! And the Peds waiting room is empty!!!

And for the record, F was unwillingly brought in. He did communicate yes to us, only because he can't see his abscess. But he refuses to stay. So those docs better talk a good talk if they want him to check in.

We've joked that it has it's one
 zip code it's so large!

Waiting patiently in the EMPTY peds area.
The mask is for his safety.
 He doesn't want bring anything home with him.