Got an MRI scan next Wednesday and a nutrition appointment on the 15th of September to see how to support me in trying to put weight on for my surgical review on my stoma, as I have a stenosis ileostomy and need surgery. But I am not healthy enough at the minute. I am going to suggest TPN, as it helped last time I was malnourished and underweight because I don't think they will put a feeding tube in yet, as that's risky for someone with my weight. So, I am in limbo at the minute. Any suggestions, please? 🙏 I will definitely take them on board. Love my stoma buddies! 😀 🙂
marshallkerry189
Aug 19, 2025 7:30 pm
NikkiD
Aug 20, 2025 12:00 am
Hi Kerry, I hope all goes well and you get the help you need. I will keep you in my prayers. 🙏
SusanT
Aug 20, 2025 12:17 am
Good luck! Considering the problems you are having eating food, I don't think a feeding tube is wise. I hope they give you TPN.
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Aug 20, 2025 11:17 am
Hello Kerry
Have you not tried meal replacement drinks for gaining weight? They can work very well at 3 to 4 drinks per day.
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kerrycookie95
Aug 20, 2025 1:33 pm
I am strongly going to try to push for TPN. It helped last time with building me back up, and a feeding tube is more surgery than a line for TPN, so I don't think that is an option at the moment. I will keep you informed, sister xxx.
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Morning glory
Aug 20, 2025 1:54 pm
Good luck. I was going to suggest the same as Axl, but I see your reply that you're already doing it.
infinitycastle52777
Aug 20, 2025 3:31 pm
Thanks for the update; I will keep you in my thoughts. I hope you are able to figure something out with the nutritionist. They will probably suggest nutrition shakes or protein shakes. I hope you won't need a feeding tube. Prayers.
SusanT
Aug 23, 2025 1:11 am
At 6 shakes a day and doing as poorly as you are, I wonder if you are having trouble absorbing nutrients from the shakes. TPN would bypass malabsorption issues. That's why I hope they give you TPN.
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marshallkerry189
Aug 23, 2025 5:40 pm
Yes, my sister, exactly what I was thinking too, as whatever I eat or drink comes out so quickly afterwards into my bag. I know it's what I just ate because I had chopped up lettuce in a sandwich with tuna mayo, and within an hour it was in my bag. You could see it was the lettuce, and that was when I was in the hospital, but no one took any notice. xx