visit with the specialist

On Jan 30th, they are going to perform a Lasix Renal MAG3 Scan with Intravenous polygram. They will place an IV and inject a contrast agent that fills the urinary tract so the doctor an see the organs and watch the kidneys fill and see if each kidney is contributing equally to the urinary system. Basically, it will show us how well the kidneys are draining urine. At the same time, they will do a Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG). A catheter will be placed and the bladder will be filled with liquid dye. X-rays will be taken as the bladder fills and empties. They will also do a regular Renal Ultrasound to measure the kidney to compare the amount of dilation on that day to the amount of dilation from the ultrasound we had on December 31st. This will tell them if the kidney is increasing in size, staying the same, or decreasing. These three tests will give us more answers as to what is going on. Once we get those answers, we'll talk to the doctor to see what the next step will be. Otherwise, she's growing and gaining weight fine, though. In fact, by looking at her you wouldn't know that she had any issues!