Marleigh's Poor Eating

Marleigh has never really been the best eater.  However, it is progressively getting worse.  I've heard many people say, "Don't worry, when she's hungry she'll eat." But she won't.  Even her favorite foods, she will only take a bite or two of.  In the past 2 years, she's only gained 6lbs, and this is with me pumping her full of pediasure.  Many times when she eats, she gags or even vomits.  She will only eat very small bites of food.  Frequently, when she swallows, it looks like it hurts. 

Frustrated, I asked the pediatrician.  I wasn't sure if there was something wrong, or we just had a picky eater.  He thought it was worth taking her to an ENT.  She has large tonsils, but he was also concerned that she may have either scar tissue from being intubated and extubated so much or that she has narrowing of the esophagus.

Our appointment with the ENT, Dr. Garcia,  was scheduled for this coming Monday.  However, they called me Tuesday and wanted to see her that afternoon.  The doctor agreed that she has "generous"  tonsils, but didn't think they were large enough to be causing problems.  He said he was very suspicious of scar tissue or narrowing of the esophagus, so he referred us to Dr. Zayat.  She is a pediatric gastroenterologist (Marleigh actually say her a little over 2 years ago when she was having so much tummy problems.)   Our appointment with Dr. Zayat is scheduled for Wednesday, the 21st.  Dr. Garcia believes that she will recommend scoping Marleigh.  Scoping her would require Marleigh to be sedated.  I am trying not to worry too much about it until we know for sure that is what is going to happen, but it is extremely hard. Please keep Marleigh and her doctor in your prayers.