In October Lukie's G-tube (feeding tube in his stomach) fell out. This has happened a few times in past and I was able to easily replace it. This time was different. When the tube fell out I immediately tried to replace the button but I was unable to place it in his stoma. I tried and tried with no success. So I called the doctors office, they attempted to place the tube for 4 hours with no luck:(. Poor little Lukie tried so hard to be brave but he cried in pain for hours. Changing out his g-tube is always the most dreaded chore because it causes little Luke such pain. Finally the doctors office was able to place a smaller catheter in his stoma to pick the stoma open. The next morning we visited the surgeon Dr. Downey and he was able to place a new smaller G-tube. Our new ward members were amazing to us! The Baird's were kind enough to bring us dinner that night and their little girl Evie made him a get well card. The Bishop's wife and Relief Society President both dropped off gifts for Lukie. Hoping the G-tube lasts a long long time!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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