Ty had a Dr appointment today up at Primary Children's Medical Center- it was a follow up appointment to his Endoscopy that he had almost three months ago. His Dr wanted to see how he was doing and make sure that he wasn't having any additional problems.
As any of you with kids know- the first thing that happens in any dr's office is weight and height. For the last year and a half- there has been almost no change in Ty's height or weight. He is a massive kid for his age- and always has been. Then all of a sudden- it just stopped. We just kind of figured that his body had grown and grown for so long that it was all out of umph and that he was going to be stagnant until the next growth spurt.
In three months- since changing Ty's diet- he has gained 6 pounds and grown another 2 inches. In THREE months!! His body stopped growing because of the Celiac- he was essentially malnourished. CRAZY! Fortunately though- he's back on track and is back to growing. He's excited- he wants to be as tall as Kevin (a friend that tops out at 6'7")- he's hoping this will give him an edge when it comes to dunking the basketball. And I have to admit- that if this keeps up... it just might!
All of Ty's other symptoms are gone too... No more headaches, tummy aches or gas. His behavior is even different than what it has been in the last couple of years. He's much more mellow- not as quick to flip out. I am still in awe of what effect food has on our bodies. I have a friend who recently took her little girl off of red food dye and can't believe the changes that have happened because of it.
Long story short... I'm so happy for my biggest boy- I know that he's feeling better than he has in a long time. I know it's going to be a long hard road- sticking to a diet that none of his friends have to follow- but I'm so happy that there is a way for him to be healthy and for him to feel good. Love you Ty!
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