2010年6月27日 · I had my tube upgraded last year from a small GJ tube to a huge 22FR, because the J part kept migrating to my stomach where it wasn't supposed to be. It got to where I was coming in almost twice a month to get it changed because it was in the wrong place, so the radiologists decided to just put a much larger tube in.

2011年2月7日 · She has a GJ tube and this has been an issue for us too--especially over the last 6 months. In our situation--we have found that it is indicative to intussusceptions along the J portion of the tube--eith around the physical tube or at the tip.

2012年12月28日 · A J tube is good for a person who have trouble digesting from their stomachs. It bypasses the stomach and goes straight to the small intestine. A GJ tube is a tube that goes in to the stomach and it has another tube that goes down to …

2018年7月24日 · I had a G-tube few years back and it never clogged. Couple of weeks back I got a GJ tube. My feedings are through the J tube and it has clogged twice in the last 2 weeks. I think it is because the J tube is much smaller than the G tube. When my J tube got clogged the first time we went to our GI doctor and he used a long wire with a brush at ...

2015年11月20日 · Hello, my 91-year old dad had a GJ tube put in 3 weeks ago. He burps a lot, gets a ton of gas and complains of pain in his belly.

2021年3月26日 · I am new to the feeding tube world. I had a G tube placed last September, which had to be converted to a GJ tube due to my gastroparesis and pyloric stenosis. The only oral intake I have is a cup of coffee in the morning and a few popsicles at night. I have to drain everything I take in orally.

2021年7月26日 · This is how the GJ-tube can deliver meds and nutrition to two different locations while being solely one device. (I will try to link photo or website) The length of the GJ-tube that terminates in the jejunum can be customized by the tech or physician during the placement procedure. This is highly beneficial to the patient, customizable to aid ...

2009年1月30日 · I have been on HEN about a year now after a brain tumor left me unable to swallow. I also have gastroparesis for which I'm supposed to take Reglan every 6 hours but I don't take it at all anymore because I don't like the side effects. I have a GJ tube in place but all I ever use is the J port. I was on a Kangaroo Joey pump which I hated.

2009年10月24日 · His peg tube very seldom had to be replaced but he frequently aspirates because of radiation to his throat, it was suggested to switch to the GJ. Guess there are pros and cons to everything. You do need to stuff it back in your tummy so they don't have to make another hole, wrap it with ace bandages or whatever you can find as it needs to be ...

2020年6月23日 · The AGMD GI Motility Disorders Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration.