UPDATE: I just dropped Riley off at the specialtist. He's getting a portal scan. They have to inject radioactive isopotes rectally. If the dyes go to his liver then that's good. If they go to his heart then that's bad. Poor guy. He's probably so upset. They said they might have to give him Valum if he wiggles too much. They said I shouldn't sleep with him tonight because he'll be radioactive for 24 hours. I told the tech that I was still going to. She said as long as he doesn't get too close to my head then it'll be okay. I'm bummed because I have to work tonight and won't be here to take care of him. She said he'll be totally fine, but still I wish I could be here. I just can't take off anymore work just yet. The results will be in today if he has a shunt or not. If not, then he'll get a biopsy to see what else it is. I've already got it in my head that he has dysplasia. I don't even know what I would rather him have, the lesser of two evils. A shunt can be corrected with surgery but is really risky. The dysplasia is managable but can shorten his life. I hate this. I sent Dr. Tobias, who's an expert on the subject, an e-mail and one of her interns has been responding. She was very nice and said I could call her if I want. It's nice to know that they are so responsive and readily available to answer questions. I'll keep everyone posted. Take care, Christy
