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Anyone with a feeding tube, how did you get one?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 19, 2021 | Replies (17)

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@gastrogirl

Hi, it is much easier to just say AMAG! lol I actually have no good cells left in my stomach. Between that and the Gastroparesis, eating and getting nutrition seems impossible. My husband and I have been begging the docs but they keep throwing antidepressants at me, which make me want to eat less. Mayo docs, and I have a few, they are arguing as to what to do and nobody is listening to the other. I am caught in the middle and drugged up on these meds that make me feel like a vegetable when all I need is some nutrition. I am looking elsewhere but taking forever to get in.
From what others tell me, they really had no issues getting what they needed. I been trying to figure out how they got the tube and what made the docs decide. TY for replying 🙂 Take care!

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@gastrogirl

Sometimes it is very hard to get a doctor, PA or NP to listen to you.

Trying plain talk… this has not worked for me: ________ … I need|want this: ______ .

If you do not have someone to go with you change that. It is a good idea for someone to be there that can say: you are not listening. .. or to ask: why?

I hope someone listens to you soon.

ZeeGee

If you’re as sick as you sound and you can no longer accept food in your stomach either TPN (total parental nutrition) or a PEG tube for feeding which bypasses your stomach.