Need some advice - 5 strictures - What is a feeding tube?

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I've been suffering with Crohn's for14 years and today I have been told I have 5 strictures in my upper stomach. The consultant explained due to the spread they may not be able to remove them.
He's talking about a feeding tide can any one explain what the process or procedure is for this.
Any input would be much appreciated
Thanks

 

[littlemissh]

Do you mean a feeding tube?

 

[Fed up with this]

Yes I'm very new to this but I understand there is a number of type of feeding tube.
The impression I got it was in the neck or collie bone area?

 

[DustyKat]

If you are having something placed in that area of the body then you are getting TPN (Total Parental Nutrition).

It is a type of intravenous (vein) therapy and you receive all your nutrition this way.

Why are they doing TPN over EN (tube feeding through the nose)?

Do they think with 5 strictures you won’t absorb well via the bowel? Or are they building you up for surgery?

Dusty. xxx

 

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I don't know dusty. I have far more questions than answers. It was a big shock today. I will be asking more questions when I get home tomorrow.
I'm also going to ask to see a private consultant.

 

[DustyKat]

I hope you get good solid answers. Good luck and keep us posted with how you get on. :ghug:

Dusty. xxx

 

[Fed up with this]

Thank you dusty

 

[DJW]

Hi. I've had both. The TPN was given to me when they wanted complete bowel rest and to build me up.

Sending you my support and best wishes.

 

[Fed up with this]

Djw can you explain to the feeding procedure of the tpn. Are you drip fed throughout the day?
Thanks

 

[DJW]

I was in the hospital each time I was on it. Yes, it was a continous drip.

 

[Daisy123]

I don't know dusty. I have far more questions than answers. It was a big shock today. I will be asking more questions when I get home tomorrow.
I'm also going to ask to see a private consultant.

You might want to consider a referral to either St Marks hospital, Northwick park or UCH. My surgeon at St Marks is professor Phillips, he has saved my life many times.

 

[Fed up with this]

Hi daisy thank you for the referral, is that the one in Harrow Middlesex.

 

[Daisy123]

Hi daisy thank you for the referral, is that the one in Harrow Middlesex.

It is. I wouldn't go anywhere else.