So the doctors have said, at last, “He’s gonna be fine. It’s nothing surgical.” Whew!
Basically it’s a combination of a couple of things:
Some intestinal blockage that was undiagnosed until the XRay, plus probable intestinal virus and/or flubug caused the painful abdomen & low platelet count. He’s eating now.
So basically we go home, flush him with fiber, keep him rested and on lots of liquids for the virus, and go back to the doctor on Monday for another check of his abdomen.
Again, I’d just like to state for the record: Whew.
Tony Caselli 
Yeah. I didn’t call the theatre to check up or anything. (shifty-eye, shifty-eye)
Good news, man. I can almost feel the collective sigh of relief. You of course realize you now have to spoil Max rotten. Comic books and Ice cream for all my compatriots!
Joe Z
Thanks, Joe!
Yay! I am so glad it wasn’t terribly serious! Joe is right, spoil that kid!
Thank you, GL, for your good wishes.
Oh thank God!
I second that! Thanks, Kate!
So glad to hear that!
Thanks, J. To celebrate, we’re getting him a pirate outfit like the one in your picture.
I am glad to hear everything is okay!
-Courtney
Thanks Courtney!
Yes! That’s wonderful news.
Yep, the “It’s nothing surgical” was quite a relief. Thanks, Mary.
good to hear!
🙂 Thanks, Bri!
I’m glad he’s okay. He seems like a great kid.
You’re right! He is! And thanks 🙂
Draining
Oh man. I’m so glad everything is ok. this is one of those times where you just hold them really tight, smell their hair, and tell them that can never happen again or daddy will have a heart attack.
I hope you guys get some sleep and that Max feels tons better.
Annie
Re: Draining
Yep, that’s a pretty perfect description! 🙂 He’s doing well – thanks Annie.