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Hi Lori,
His doctor has mentioned a feeding tube but my son is adamant he doesn't want one. I understand his hesitation but his body is lacking and he is considered malnourished. However he is an adult and has the final say. He came home from the hospital this past Sunday. He hasn't felt great and tonight he threw up again a lot. It just feels like there is no end in sight. Thanks for all of your suggestions and for listening.
Wendy
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Hi Wendy, I’ve been wondering how things are going with your son. Sure hope he’s making some progress with his recovery. Any success with being able to eat?
Hi @wakop. I’ve been hoping to see an update about your son…wondering if he is now past the nausea and is able to eat. Is his health improving?
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Ahhhh, Wendy, what is it with stubborn men! Apparently ‘It’s better to curse the darkness than to light a candle.’ Or in your son’s case, a feeding tube or IV only diet for a bit. I know he’s an adult at 25 and can make his own decisions but he is clinically considered malnourished which can cloud a person’s judgment and cause depression. The feeding tube is a means to reverse the malnourishment and potentially get him back on the road to recovery.
He’s already gone through the worst with his bone marrow transplant and the rest should be just steady upward progress back to good health!
He’s so young at 25 and has his entire life ahead of him. As a mom and his caregiver, you’re in a really difficult spot. I hope you can encourage him to push forward and get the feeding tube. It’s not forever…sometimes as short as a week.
Since his brother was your son’s donor, could he maybe offer some encourament or incentives to get better? I know with a BMT team there are a ton of resources. Would your son consider speaking with a counselor?