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365 days later after surgery to remove esophageal cancer at Mayo
Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Oct 18, 2023 | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
How do I know if I need a stent or ‘J’ tube? I don’t know what that is.
Great support site. thank you. Very helpful for a new guy with EC.
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Where are you on your journey?
What stage are you?
Where is your treatment being done?
I have definite thoughts on this... not a fan of stents in general, although I can think of instances where they do have their uses (but very few). If you are in this for the long haul... and you are eligible for the J tube surgery, then this is the way to go. It is simply a tool to help you on your EC journey... they take it out of you in about 30 seconds, in a doctor's office, when it is no longer needed. I had mine for 8 months, 4 before my esophagectomy, and 4 after.
You wanna chat all things J tube, swallowing, stretches, stents, etc... just private message me. Be well...
Gary
A j-tube is a feeding tube that delivers a formula for nutrition from the outside into the jejunum portion of the small intestines. It by-passes the stomach so at least if you are having stomach issues, such as vomiting, you will still get nourishment
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Maybe search this platform for those keywords. I had asked a question about getting a stent and got some helpful replies