Today, Tuesday March 31st, Dr. Carter placed a feeding tube into mom’s stomach. The procedure took about 30-45 minutes and went as planned. She will need to keep the dressing on it until Thursday when she follows up with the doctor. This means no showering until Thursday which just thinking about it is making her crazy and she doesn’t get to see what the tube looks like until then also.
Dr. Carter said that she can eat as usual until the time comes that using the tube is necessary. At this time we call his office, he will prescribe the formula and schedule a home health nurse to come to her home to set everything up and show us how to use it. He said that he has had patients that have the tube placed and never use and other patients that once treatment gets going they are very grateful to have it, so I guess we will wait to see.
I have updated the calendar website so if you had problems in the past check it again because Rach has hopefully fixed it, but if not let me know.
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Hey Karen and family,
ReplyDeleteI don't personally know Carol, but I just wanted to let you all know that I will be praying for her and her family. I was working for Karen when she went through her own battle, and watched my own mom fight and beat cancer. You all will be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Chelsea Sailer