The Plan

After being so busy during the night trying to get an IV start (and after having some anti-nausea medication) Emily was able to get some sleep. 

The doctor came by this morning and spoke with me about putting a G-J (gastrostomy jejunostomy) tube in Emily.  This means her g-tube (gastrostomy feeding tube) will come out and another type of tube will be put in.  It will be longer and go further down sitting in her jejunum instead of in her tummy. 

Since she already has a g-tube  the radiologist will just thread the G-J through the existing stoma (hole) and into place.  I haven’t heard if she needs to be anesthetized for it. 

With the feeding tube lower we hope to give her tummy a rest and still be able to give her the formula and medications she needs.  She will start Pedialyte again today, and hopefully be able to manage it without pain or gagging. 

I know I’ve been in the hospital too long when the toothpaste in the hospital dittybag tastes good, when watching the jewelry channel catches my attention, and when I forget how to use metal silverware and eat off of a real plate. 

I found some throat lozenges and I’m feeling better already.  Please pray for Emily’s feeding tube placement to go easy, and that she will have peace and comfort during the procedure.

As always, I’ll post again when I have more information.