Tube Talk
Thanks to everyone who sent material for the "Tube Talk" column. Anyone who is interested in participating can send their tips, questions and thoughts about tube feeding to: Tube Talk, c/o The Oley Foundation, 214 Hun Memorial A-28, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208; or E-mail DahlR@mail.amc.edu. Information shared in this column represents the experience of that individual and should not imply endorsement by the Oley Foundation. The Foundation strongly encourages readers to discuss any suggestions with their physician and/or wound care nurse before making any changes in their care.
Tip for Parents
If you have no insurance for your school age child, you may be able to get your school to pay for any EN formula and/or TPN your child infuses during school hours through the school lunch program. I stumbled onto this fact when we had a two week lapse in insurance coverage for my daughter Stacy. We applied for the school lunch program, paid our portion of the "lunch" bill ($1.40/day), and were able to get the school to pay the rest of bill for the nutrition she infused at school. Needless to say, it was well worth the effort.
— Karen Nelson
Nel86@aol.com
(919) 499-2623
New Consumer Seeks Consumers Experienced with Drainage Tube
In October of 2000, I had all but a couple inches of my small intestine removed. I now have a duodenal drainage tube that drains the fluid from my stomach, pancreas and liver. (I can only take in fluids orally, and rely on TPN.) I would love to find someone with a similar type of drainage tube that has more experience living with it.
— Jane Christy
janechristy@hotmail.com
(717) 755-9510