This morning the problem resolved itself, but I shudder to think that based on slim evidence this surgeon would have removed his appendix yesterday. He wanted to offer an answer, but he clearly doesn't understand about migraines--I think this is the intersection of constipation and a migraine. I'll be doing some research and making an appointment with a neurologist, if that is the best one to see about a migraine problem. (It took overnight for that lemon flavored bottle of salty citrus laxative to work--that is the one I've had to use before surgery and it cleans me out in under an hour. This kid was really plugged up.)

Not only did he not need an appendectomy, his gut was full of fecal matter. One of the things they tell you is that during surgery something else can be nicked and cause problems. An over-full bowel and sharp objects sounds like a recipe for disaster to me.

I'd had the feeling last week that we hadn't been getting enough roughage. He had a headache on Thursday and I gave him a plate of spaghetti for the carbs and didn't insist on any veggies, and I don't know what he ate for dinner at his Dad's on Friday. We do try to eat an apple every day, but I think we need to do the disguise veggies trick also. I'll be shredding carrots in eveyrthing! :)

Thanks, all!

SRS