Truman had his swallow study today. The test went a little better this time. Truman was fine with being strapped in since it was just a waist strap into a feeding chair, but as soon as the camera swung around, he started freaking out. Fortunately, although he was plenty mad and angry, he wasn't as scared as last time.
We didn't get past the liquids because of the intentional vomiting and refusal tactics. But, they were able to determine that the mechanics of swallowing are fine. So, the diagnosis indeed appears to be severe food / texture aversions and perhaps reflux, but that wasn't apparent on the swallow study. However, reflux is usually diagnosed based on parents' reports rather than tests.
I'm glad he doesn't have some horrible physical malformation or malfunction, but I was hoping for a magical answer to the eating issues. Instead, we're back to just the hard work of therapy and hope that with enough time and therapy, we can get past these issues. All three of us are just tired of dealing with the eating issues. It's very hard when something so basic and daily--and easy for most people--is such a big struggle.
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