OMG! What is a G-Tube?!
I came back to research it, and I see it is a FEEDING TUBE!! WHAT?? So I called up to the surgeons office and they said I will have to have it in place for 6 weeks.
Has anyone had this? How bad is it? Is it hard to use? I am in a panic now.
Please tell me what you know!!
Relax!!!!! The G-tube is going to be YOUR FRIEND!!!!! Your tummy will probably be swollen, and it will be difficult to stay hydrated. That G-Tube will enable you to keep up your hydration (and protein shakes) during the crucial post-op period.
If I ever get approved for my revision, I am taking the G-Tube as a BLESSING, so I will be able to get in all of my fluids & push the protein.
-Jamie
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
Also, the G-tube *should* keep you feeling better, because you should NOT get dehydrated & end up in the ER for fluids.
I have my hearing coming up Wednesday morning. Here is to hoping for the overturning the denial!!!!
It is my secondary insurance through my husband's job, Alaska United Food & Commercial Workers. a.k.a. Safeway
-Jamie
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
