About two weeks ago Dawn had her feeding tube replaced. Normally this is done ever 3 months. However, due to excessive pain and some minor complications it was decided to do this after only 6 weeks.
This procedure went very well (that's easy for me to write as I wasn't going through the pain of having it done). Maybe I should rephrase this. This procedure's results have been positive. Much of the pain that Dawn was experiencing in the lower left abdomen has gone away. Those doing this procedure speculate that the excessive pain may have been created by the tube being placed within the stomach too close to the bowel, thus irritating the bowel. Whatever the cause, we are thankful that much of this pain has disappeared.
Dawn continues to receive all her nourishment through this feeding tube as swallowing any substantial food has become sporadic at best and on most days impossible.
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Hi Dawn, This blog is just wonderful. Thanks for the time and effort you put forth to create this....all those smart Van Essen kids! It's going to be great to get some updates. We're so very thankful for the love and kindness your family has in the midst of all of what you are facing. Thanks for allowing God's grace to show up in this hardship. Love you! Vivian
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