tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post1358305538678073752..comments2023-10-06T17:57:26.991-07:00Comments on Kendall's Hope: The G Buttonjocalynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07313874191250865765noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-49110276572411205022009-10-13T10:25:58.905-07:002009-10-13T10:25:58.905-07:00The g-tube is not necessarily forever.
Praying fo...The g-tube is not necessarily forever.<br /><br />Praying for Kendall and you. <br />BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-52478484843991685682009-10-13T07:08:07.539-07:002009-10-13T07:08:07.539-07:00Mike uttered the words "defeat" too when...Mike uttered the words "defeat" too when we discussed a g tube. He felt like his only job of taking care of Jude, was not being done correctly. I explained to him that is not the case, and you cannot blame yourself for medical issues created by something out of your control. Hang in there, and I am so sorry. <br />Oh and I knew you didn't get the bumper sticker, but I remembered you talking about it :). <br />I hope you feel better soon. Try some Emergen-C, Walgreens carries it.Jennifer Ortizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14350225247489608653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-26346815283234210342009-10-12T23:38:03.106-07:002009-10-12T23:38:03.106-07:00I know the thoughts that are going through your he...I know the thoughts that are going through your head, the biggest one I have failed. The answer is NO , YOU HAVE NOT. I had often sat and forced fed Finny with a syringe and the frustration and fear over not eating, not getting enough fluids in to him. At not 1 but 4 doctors suggestion I finally gave in and he got his second belly button. You know it was the biggest blessing and probably the best thing I ever did for him and everyone involved with him. His aspiration and asthma is now a thing of the past. Getting his meds in to him is a breeze and I know he got the full dose. I think my biggest fear was the feeding pump can you believe that? I was more afraid of the pump I laugh now when I think about it.<br />Wishing Kendall speedy recovery and that she will be home soon.Bronx Cataldo'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00690890704919059565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-11902200427401107952009-10-12T20:10:38.854-07:002009-10-12T20:10:38.854-07:00I know you have fear and uncertainty.I really,real...I know you have fear and uncertainty.I really,really understand that.Trust me.Try to look at it as an insurance policy.Something in place when and if you need it.Remember,as difficult as it is to see it now,it is temporary.In fact,if it were to fall out and not be replaced within 45 min,it will close.It is as simple and as complicated as that.I am not trying to make light of it.I really am not.I just want to reassure you that it will all work out.Promise.You will,at some point find it as a welcome back up.Especially with meds.Zoey WOULD NOT have done as well through chemo without it.It saved her life on many occasions.Please feel free to email me if you have any question.<br /><br />Feel better and I will pray for peace and strength for you as you settle into a 'new norm".Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209967185741239050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-35337585672467789262009-10-12T19:51:39.149-07:002009-10-12T19:51:39.149-07:00Hang in there...you have been through so much late...Hang in there...you have been through so much lately! I hear a lot about initial hesitation with g-tubes but for those who choose that route it always seems to work out for the better and take a lot of stress off the mommy (who is usually the feeder). Thinking of you and keeping Kendall in my prayers!Reagan Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10276933188608521229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-61056976908065509462009-10-12T19:22:27.248-07:002009-10-12T19:22:27.248-07:00I am sure it is a "double edge sword" .....I am sure it is a "double edge sword" ....all you have done to avoid this, and at the same time accepting what may be best for your entire family.<br /><br />I am completely medically challenged. Never in a million years would I believe I would be doing all the things I do today for the well being of my medically fragile child...that includes G-tube feeds... I have even had to replace it once! After 2 years, I don't think about it much.<br />I think the mind processing it is worse than actually doing it, but eventually you will get used to the whole process. <br /><br />My prayers & thoughts are with you and my mom-heart feels for all you are going through!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12469385508031005419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-66849878871437426432009-10-12T18:28:42.101-07:002009-10-12T18:28:42.101-07:00Thanks for the update! I, too, am scared of a Gtu...Thanks for the update! I, too, am scared of a Gtube, but there are SO many other moms that say they wished they got it sooner. I hope it will help to get more consistent calories into her....I worry all the time about Katie's intake. <br /><br />I hear the first 2 days after getting the Gtube can be a bit rough, but it doesn't last long and then it's pretty smooth sailing.Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13994083459235522823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-37658274894329621822009-10-12T17:43:32.349-07:002009-10-12T17:43:32.349-07:00Thanks for taking the time to update - Still prayi...Thanks for taking the time to update - Still praying for you all - be strong. Hope you feel better.<br />Donna (from Yahoo Keto Group)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com