Best Tricks To Navigate Tube Feeding On the Go Like a Pro
With any chronic illness, going out can feel daunting. What if something happens that triggers my symptoms? What if I can’t take care of my body’s needs the way I can at home? Or what if I encounter people who don’t understand or actively make me feel worse about being sick or disabled? This can be a […]
Resource Guide to Conquer Life With a Feeding Tube
New to the world of feeding tubes? Looking for some feeding tube resources? Here are our favorites to get you going: Understanding the types Before needing a feeding tube, you may not have known that there are several different types! Each one is used for different purposes. To understand the different names, here’s what you need to […]
6 Feeding Tube Complications and How to Avoid Them
Feeding tubes can be a lifesaver – literally. They enable our bodies to absorb the nutrients we need to heal. While tubes are wonderful inventions, they can also come with a risk of complications. So if you are going down the enteral nutrition road, here are a few feeding tube complications to look out for and […]
Tubie Gear: Our Top Recommendations
Getting a feeding tube comes with a lot of baggage — literally! Administering feeds requires a lot of tubie gear. There are the staples – feeds, pump, skin barrier, and cleaner – that are crucial to tube feeds. But many other products can make life so much easier! We’ve asked our tubie friends what gear […]
What Is the Difference Between Tube Feeding and TPN?
We often think of eating as an integral part of human existence. But for many people with GI challenges, eating and drinking may not be the best way to get nutrition. If you find yourself facing alternative nutritional support, it can feel overwhelming! There are many resources available, however, and many other people going through the same challenges. Here […]
How the First Tube-Fed Model to walk NYFW Turned Sickness into Strength
We all have heard of the iconic fashion event, the New York Fashion Week. Held twice a year, models, designers, hair and make-up artists, and photographers flock to the Big Apple to showcase their talents. This overflow of art and talent is such a spectacle to watch. So many spend their life dreaming of even […]