feeding tube care

There are many resources available, however, and many other people going through the same challenges.  Here are some tips on TPN, feeding tubes, and more to get you started.

If you’ve recently been told that you need a feeding tube, you likely have many emotions and questions.  Learning a bit about each type can help you go into your next appointment feeling prepared.

New to the world of feeding tubes? Looking for some feeding tube resources? Here are our favorites to get you going.

No one expects to end up with a feeding tube, and your first experience can come with a large learning curve. We know the feeling, and want to help lower these barriers! Here is what we wish we knew going in: 

Administering feeds requires a lot of tubie gear. We’ve asked our tubie friends what gear made a difference for them, and compiled this list of recommendations.

There are a few types of enteral feeding pumps available (but not many), each with its own features and benefits. In this blog, we will cover the options of enteral feeding pumps available in the United States:

Feeding tubes can be a lifesaver – literally. Here are a few feeding tube complications to look out for and tips for avoiding them.

It’s OK to be curious about feeding tubes, though, because when you ask questions, you help raise awareness. Consider a few feeding tube truths people with feeding tubes would like you to know.

Navigating tube feeding on the go is tricky, especially for first-timers. We chatted with Erica, one of our Friends in the Fight, about her experiences getting out with a tube.

Learning to thrive with a chronic illness is a team effort; it’s not something you can simply do on your own. You’ll need to work on building a care team of people supporting you throughout your journey.

We’ll share some of the most essential feeding tube supplies and 10 tips our community members have shared with us about how to best organize them when at home.  

Gracie quickly learned that the most important part of accepting her illness was for her to have confidence in herself and to learn to love her tube — and that’s precisely what she did.

An opportunity to reflect on the life-saving benefits of feeding tubes for so many of our Friends in the Fight™. To commemorate Feeding Tube Awareness Week, we are excited to share Kayla’s story.

Due to Shannon's chronic illness, she is currently NPO (nothing by mouth) and have been since November 2014. Here is her story of living with Gastroparesis.