Thanks Linda, I really appreciate your help, I think this would be the best option for me right now, as a temporary measure at least. I hope things get better for you soon.
Thanks again, Zara.
Hello, I had my nasal j-tube put in the first of June. My GI is trying to find something so that I don't have to have a permanent tube. My BMI is 16 something. I have not gained any weight but I have not lost any either so that is a good thing. But I do still have a lot of pain, which I don't understand why, Nausea and vomiting. I also have diarrhea from te dumping syndrome. My doc starte me on domeperdone 4 times a day. But I don't seem to have much improvement with the vomiting or nausea taking this. I would push for the J-tube for you to get some much needed nutrition. Be careful that you don't get an colds or flu, because a month ago I was fighting a cold. I lost another 5 pounds and all my GI symptons got much worse. I have gained back what I lost but this is a terrible and un predicatble disease. You are in my prayers. Linda
Thanks very much for your reply. Sorry to hear you are suffering too. How long have you had your NJ tube for and is it portable? What was your BMI when you had it placed and have you managed to gain any weight with it? Thanks ever so much for your input, sorry for all the questions!
I to have GP, severe, and also dumping syndrome. I have lost so much weight and am down 95#. My doctor put in a Nasal - J-tube to see if it would stabilize my weight. I can not eat much without vomiting, feeling bloated, and the pain. I take 1600 cal. through my tube an I have it running 24/7. For me it has been a godsend. My GI is now thinking about putting in a permanent tube, although it will be a difficult surgery. I take 4 domperidone a day but I notice it does increase my diarrhea. It sounds like you need to have a tube at least for a trial period to see if it will work. LInda