tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904923132446589250.post7164466161382316937..comments2023-03-25T05:28:00.949-04:00Comments on The Tomecko Echo: Fortunate Friday...g-tube and allMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15294387653874378201noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904923132446589250.post-88537664723052510282010-09-08T11:41:56.609-04:002010-09-08T11:41:56.609-04:00When Mikan had a Mic-ey inflatable balloon g-tube,...When Mikan had a Mic-ey inflatable balloon g-tube, we went through last winter with it bursting every couple weeks. We went through 6 g-tubes in a month. We always had a back-up, so thankfully we never had to go to the E.R., but he always had irritation at the site. In fact, every since he had one placed at around 6 months old, he kept getting infections and nasty granulation tissue to form. Our blog archive lists many complaints with the dreaded thing.<br /><br />But last January, desperate for a solution, we switched to a Mini-One non-balloon. It has to be placed in a doctor's office and can't be changed at home, but it lasts for up to a year. We have had ZERO problems after switching to this one. It hasn't come out (because there is no balloon to pop it), and Mikan hasn't had any irritation. It just magically disappeared.<br /><br />If you keep having problems, ask his GI doc about the Mini-One. We found out about it when we switched from a pediatric surgeon to a pediatric GI doctor.<br /><br />Good luck, I empathize!<br /><br />JennaJohn and Jenna Gensichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404726548055060185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904923132446589250.post-86722070024231777772010-09-03T20:46:35.849-04:002010-09-03T20:46:35.849-04:00He's jumping amazing hurdles. Sippy cup? Major...He's jumping amazing hurdles. Sippy cup? Major! Holding his arms out to his teacher and recognizing a routine? Phenomenal.<br />All after a night at the emergency room. <br /><br />My oldest son was born with a digestive order and gross motor delays. There were time days I wondered if he would ever learn to walk.<br /><br />Today, at the age of almost 10, he is a seasoned jazz dancer and a runner. Nothing held him back.<br /><br />There are no limits for children who are determined to overcome any obstacle. Just look at your precious Kenny.<br /><br />Keep up the wonderful work!Life's Happeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02782001442958181337noreply@blogger.com