bloodwork and flat tires

it started off as a rough morning.
puntuality is not something that comes easily for me. but today, we were all ready and out the door on schedule.
until mark noticed my front driver side tire was flat.
he put air in it, but it did not want to hold the air very well.
after a trip to the tire shop, 4 new tires, $300, and an hour late, we were on our way!
i took lacee back to vanderbilt childrens to see her pediatric gastrointerologist, dr moulton. lacee has been a patient of his for many many years now, and he has also seen mark anthony. we really like him!
he pulled up lacee's xrays, showed them to me again. there was in fact "back-up" in there, but not a terrible amount. what he was more concerned with was the amount of gas in her tummy. so, no gassy foods and she can only have gum in moderation. not sugar free gum, b/c it may be better for your teeth, if you have a sensitive tummy, sugar free gums and drinks are harder on it! he said her colon was large, but the muscles in there looked very good and healthy.
he put her on prevacid for a week or two, to see if it helps her at all.
they also collected urine, and then sent us to the lab for bloodwork.
they are testing her for celiac disease.
i am familiar with this condition, as i cared for a child with this. it is treated with a very strict diet and some lifestyle changes. if this is her diagnosis, it will require alot of work on our parts, but it is something that can be managed.
the next step is a "scope", running the light down to see how her belly looks. she had a scope done several years ago, which showed her ulcers and erosion in her esophogus. he will also look to see how those are.
i am to call him friday to let him know how she is doing.