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Gastroparesis Overview This tube is referred to as a Gastrojejunostomy (G J tube) By inserting the tube into the small intestines, it can help bypass the stomach in patients with delayed stomach emptying such as patients with GP
Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID) - IFFGD Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID) is a genetic disorder that affects a person’s ability to digest certain sugars People with this condition cannot break down the sugars sucrose and maltose, and other compounds made from simple sugar molecules (carbohydrates), which can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other symptoms
Jasmines Personal Story - IFFGD I had my NJ tube in for 9 weeks; I was then given a GJ tube While I was able to gain 12lbs, I was still vomiting frequently which would dislodge my tube From May 15-Oct 2 I had made 6 trips the the ER, 6 5 hrs away to have my tube replaced, and I would go into cardiac arrest 1 more time this August On Oct 11 I had a primary J tube placed
Cynthias Personal Story - IFFGD He had a G-tube placed last August, which was recently converted to a GJ He cannot tolerate feeds through his J, so for now he’s just using the G portion He uses medical marijuana to control the nausea and is very judicious in his use
Trishas Personal Story - Patient Stories - IFFGD In May 2013, I had to resort to having a GJ feeding tube placed in my small intestine, which I still have today I have a machine that pumps formula into my body for at least 15 hours a day
SOPHIAS PERSONAL STORY - IFFGD Now she has a GJ tube and a Broviac central line She gets about 1 4th of her food from her J-tube and we drain her G at night She is still TPN dependent We now start the journey of healing and learning how to live with this condition We know that it will be a long one, but with a great support system it is a journey that we are ready to take