[tri-med] Re: considering a g-tube


  There are several pros and cons that we have found with Zion Full T-13. The 
pros are 
#1 we know that he will have the ability to be fed and get sufficient 
nutrition
# 2 Medicines do not have to be taken orally and so they are less likely to 
spit it out, or up
#3 you can build the feeding schedule around your schedule. she can even eat 
while she is sleeping.

The cons

#1 She will have a large plastic device not created by God in her body, this 
at times causes severe irritation and sometimes bleeding

#2 It is another peice of Medical equipment to keep supplied and just like 
all equipment it does malfunction and break, which can cause stress.

# 3 maneuverability can sometimes be hindered ie.. rolling over, having to 
lay in a certain position so that she doesn't leak.


These are a list of some of the pros and cons that we have found.
My advice is that if you have it done get not only a second opinion but a 
third and make sure that you are at amedical facility that handles specialty 
cases, frequently. 



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