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Chronically.Steff

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October 21, 2019

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Any tube feed people out there? #TubeFeeding

I'm currently sporting the NJtube and am awaiting surgery to have a peg and a pej placed as separate tubes and am wondering who is out there with either of these or both or the combined peg-j. My mental health is suffering significantly as I smile for my daughter and carry on just trying to make it through as my current tube is a dud and I'm not receiving any nutrition. Life is so up and down for all chronically ill so sending spoons and love to yall.
#Tubies #Tubiestrong #TubeFeed #njtube #PegTubes #pej #Depression #MentalHealth #ChronicIllness #fighting

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October 10, 2019

Any advice or suggestions?

I'll be getting my peg tube on the 18th! Any advice or suggestions for before or after placement?
#Gastroparesis #Endometriosis #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #PegTubes #FeedingTube

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dad and daughter on his birthday

dad and daughter on his birthday

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June 2, 2016

How You Can Help Honor My Dad During National Dysphagia Awareness Month

I challenge you to think of your favorite food or beverage. The one thing you cannot live without. Is it your morning cup of Joe? Or maybe it’s an ice cold beer on a hot summer day? Or perhaps, like me, you love pasta? Pasta with tons of parmesan cheese on top. Can’t you just taste the deliciousness? Mmmmm. [...]