Feeding tubes have a certain mystery that added stigma and fear for me, to the extent that the fear impacted our decisions with respect to care.
In December of 2014, Denise had an NJ Tube put in because she was starving. Within 6 months, she had reached the end of an acceptable period to have an NJ tube in. The tube was removed and Denise went in for surgery to insert a J Tube, but was not able to complete that step.
Instead the NJ tube was eventually removed and Denise started to eat again!
Thanks be to God.
Image: Denise in 2014 with an NJ tube.
Now, in 2019 malnutrition has returned. The delayed surgery from 2014 will insert a J -tube into her side. There shall be no photos.