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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 4, 2019

Is this normal?

I have a Nj tube, and I keep tasting my formula in the back of my mouth. Is this a thing I should be considered about?
#Gastroparesis #FeedingTube #njtube #FeedingTubes #Tubies #nasojejunal

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Chronic Illness

July 17, 2016

A Feeding Tube Patient’s Reaction to 'Feeding Tube Diets'

For years I have seen articles promoting “feeding tube diets,” and I usually keep my disgust private, but today I am fresh out of patience. As a patient who has relied on a feeding tube to live, there are a few things I want fad dieters to know. 1. There is nothing glamorous about a feeding tube. Your face may break [...]