Guest guest Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Autumn had her GI appt this morning. He wants her to get a G-tube. She weighed in at 16 lbs 14 oz (and has not had a bm in a few days so might be lower) and 29.25 inches at almost 20 mos. I know it's not horrible but she was 15 11 at one year and she has a hard time with weight. She keeps having set backs from being sick and hospitals etc and they think it would be best for her. she does eat on her own, not much, but she likes to eat. Periactin doesn't work for her. Been on it for 9 mos. They want some overnight feeds and access for when she is sick to keep her from gettiong set back adn stuff, but said it is our choice ultamitly. How do I make the right choice? I feel like a failure or like I am not doing enough even though I know it's not true, I can't help but feel guilty. What'syour input? Would g-tube be better off than no tube? They don't want to set back her eating so it would be mostly night time and stuff to get about 1 or so cans of peptamin in her. mom to Autumn,Summer, Ocean and Skye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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