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leopard gecko impaction

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Question
I believe our leopard gecko is/was impacted.  A pink bubble started to protrude after I noticed him or her not eating.  After searching online this weekend, I tried the water and pedialite mixture, misted him and tried to get him to drink.  He would lick the water from his face after misting.  There has been no relief and the "bubble was getting bigger and darker.  Today I tried the chicken and apples baby food.  I even gave him some baby food prunes and veg oil.  He wasn't much interested in eating, but would lick it off his face so I was able to get a bit in.  This eve. when I soaked him, he became seizure like %26 I thought I was losing him.  The bubble got larger in the water then a sand ball came out with green stuff and the "bubble" (prolapse?) went back in.  He's not eating or drinking yet, but I'm not giving up.  Any suggestions?

Answer
Everything you're doing sounds good.  That fact that he passed something and the prolapse went back in are all good.  Continue with the baby food on the face for a few days and continue to offer live food.  I think you're making progress, BUT I am not a vet!