Feb 7, 2011 · site of entry of my Jejunostomy Feeding Tube Tube. They the docters at the Specialist Intestinal Failure Unit. All to no avail, they simply tried to let the entry site heal for just 48 hours befofre inserting a further Jejj Tube, but to no avail, I do believe that the only way forward is for a Surgically Placed Jej Tube.

Feb 28, 2013 · I have a JG tube and the only formula that I have tolerated is Osmolite 1.5. Each can is 237ml and 355 calories. I use 6 cans per night I run the machine at 125 ml per hour. I started at a much slower rate and have built up to this rate. I have tried Nutren and Peptamin and a few others, which I already forgot the name of but have them in my ...

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Mar 12, 2008 · My 15 year old son is on a J-G tube to provide him with hydration and food for his Gastroparesis. He is on a 75 ml drip 24hrs a day. About every 5 days the tube can't flush and he complains of stomach pains and for about 2 days he can't eat or drink anything by mouth. We need to then get him IV fluids and sometimes TPN thru a pic line.

Nov 16, 2010 · I have a j-tube and I drain small amts of blood when I am due to have granulation tissue burned off, and if the tube tract is inflamed due to infection. If you are on blood thinners use extra caution. As I tell everyone else, if in doubt call and ask your Dr.

Oct 24, 2009 · His peg tube very seldom had to be replaced but he frequently aspirates because of radiation to his throat, it was suggested to switch to the GJ. Guess there are pros and cons to everything. You do need to stuff it back in your tummy so they don't have to make another hole, wrap it with ace bandages or whatever you can find as it needs to be ...

Aug 10, 2017 · Venting the g tube is sometimes necessary especially for eaters. The food in your stomach is usually quickly broken down by stomach acids into a liquid. Depending on what was eaten and how much liquid you drink when you eat, will …

Aug 23, 2014 · They have to turn his feed off a half hour before they can turn or move him though and that's the main reason we are considering the j-tube instead of the g-tube. So bypassing it makes sense but one of my concerns definately is venting because he 'burps' out of his tube sometimes when they hook him up to the tube. He currently gets 4 feeds a day,.

Jul 23, 2021 · The tube was placed due to inability to swallow from the surgical removal of cancer on her epiglottis. The pain isn't from the conditions that you mentioned (blisters, granulations, or infections), but always has been described as within the stoma or opening. No provider has ever questioned or explained the pain.

Oct 18, 2018 · Help with JG Tube feeding Tolerance/Dumping Syndrome Problems I’ve had a j-tube for 7.5 years now (jackhammer esophagus & UC/crohn’s) & have always had severe dumping syndrome. I can only put protein powder &