I am on my own.
Do not worry, KJo is still here, but the feeding tube is gone. Hallelujah!
I mentioned earlier this week that the original feeding tube had been taken out and a new one put in last Thursday. They had trouble inserting the new one and I do not believe it ever really got into my stomach.
We tried to flush it with water, as we were supposed to do that night but the water would not go in. We left it until the home health nurse came this week and she could not flush it either.
The surgeon had the home health nurse try a couple things on Wednesday morning, but nothing worked. They had us come in Wednesday afternoon to the office in Hamilton.
After consulting with the surgeon and his assistant, they decided to remove it early.YAY!!!
They told us there is a higher risk of infection when it does not stay in six weeks, but I think they concluded the feeding tube remaining in my abdomen without being in the stomach was a high risk of infection as well.😇
So the feeding tube was taken out after four weeks and two days and I am incredibly thankful. It served a great purpose but I am glad it is gone
I now have a hole to my insides about 3/8 of an inch wide with a piece of gauze over it. They said it would heal pretty quickly and we are praying it will heal completely and without any infection.
We have no other option for nourishment without it going in my mouth and down my throat so I am on my own.
I could not swallow water for 17 days or food for 18 or 19 days and it was only two weeks ago when I began swallowing food at all. I am very thankful I am able to eat at this point. It may not be as enjoyable as it once was, but I am so happy that God has helped. Thank you for praying.
Thank you for reading and passing this word on to others as well. May God bless you all.
Davy
