After 3 attempts in the USA to enable Johnny to hear (read: ear tube surgeries, adenoid removal, tonsillectomy) we're going to try a fourth time in Argentina. Poor buddy still has fluid in his ears which make it impossible to pass a hearing test. Imagine learning a new language if everything in your world sounded like you were at the bottom of a pool. He's a trooper, that Johnny-boy. He sings all day long, loves his new school and friends, and continues to make us laugh even while making us cringe with his volume.
Dr. Escalera is going to put in the type of tubes seen on the far left of the drawing above. They are supposed to last a year instead of 3 - 6 months like the others have.
We have had so many offers of assistance from friends here and Bethany is going to go with Johnny and me to the clinic to make sure nothing gets lost in translation. If you think about it, you could pray for Dr. Escalera and Johnny on May 17 at 7:30 am Argentina time.
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Have you ever tried to change his diet? Dairy does rotten things to ears. What about gluten? I decided to start my own awareness club. It's called the STBP club. Save The Body Parts!!!!!! I am not a fan of adenoid, tonsil, or any other removal of any body part!! Yikes! I'm not judging or anything. . .just tryin' to save the universe from the evil scalpel!!
Hi Heather... Yes, we have tried everything, diet and non. You could describe Johnny's ears as deformed, for lack of a better word. As we have seen through our attempt to STBP, diet will not change the deformation. I'm with you on not having body parts removed and going the all-natural route. However, there aren't always the same choices in countries other than the USA and as we adapt to life here, we continue to embrace our desire to live simply and organically. We will always have lots to learn.
Thank you for your concern.
Krista
Praying for you and your little man for the surgery coming up in a matter of hours.
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