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 […]
What to Expect When You Get Your First Feeding Tube?
No one expects to end up with a feeding tube, and your first experience can come with a large learning curve. We know the feeling, and want to help lower these barriers! Here is what we wish we knew going in: Feeding tube placement Tube placement is often the scariest part. Depending on the type of tube, […]
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 I Learned To Love My Feeding Tube
My name is Gracie Gardner, I’m 16 years old and living with Idiopathic Gastroparesis. Living with this disorder is definitely not easy to cope with. I’ve had a PICC line along with countless NJ tubes (Nasojejunal feeding tube) and several NG tubes (nasogastric tube). One of the most challenging aspects of having life-sustaining tubes stuck to […]
7 Things People With Feeding Tubes Wish Others Knew
A feeding tube isn’t a tool of convenience nor is it a sure sign that someone is terminally ill. A child doesn’t get a feeding tube because he or she is a picky eater, either; there are many underlying factors. These are just a few common misconceptions people have when they see someone with a […]