Chapter 2
Living with a Stent

Chapter 3
Living with Palliative Care

Sections

1)
Introduction
2)
On our own
3)
J Tube
4)
A set back
5)
Conclusion
 

Last Revised, 05-Nov-2002
Copyright © 2002

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J tube

        As it was evident that my stomach sooner or later would close down to accepting food, another decision had to be made as to whether I should have a “J” tube inserted to allow feeding and liquids through, or not. This decision had similar problems associated with it as the previous decision for having a Stent put in. My wife and I discussed it and had decided that when it came to the throat closing, I would have the “J” tube inserted. This was based somewhat on the value I received from the Stent, 4 to 5 months of good quality of life. It was at this point that I discovered that my decision to go ahead with having the “J” tube inserted when required was dependent on whether or not it was feasible medically in my case. I had assumed that the medical feasibility in my case had already been assessed and as a result it caused me some stress.
 
 

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