Introduction To Tube Feeding - AMT G-JET Button Patient Education Manual

Introduction to Tube Feeding

A feeding tube, like the G-JET Button, is used when
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you cannot ingest food through your mouth, or are
unable to get the proper amount of nutrients to meet
your needs. The G-JET Button delivers a liquid food
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(called formula) directly into the small intestine by
bypassing your mouth, esophagus, and stomach.
Once the formula enters your body through the
G-JET Button, digestion works the same as when
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food begins in your mouth. You get the same nutrients
delivered to your body through a G-JET
you would get by mouth.
Tube feeding with the G-JET Button provides you
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with a complete and healthy diet so growth and
development can continue. It will take time to adjust
to tube feeding at home, but with the help of your
healthcare provider, some practice, and this patient
education guide, you will gain confidence to take care
of your G-JET Button.
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Additional Support:
In addition to your healthcare provider, there are many resources available to help you
with Enteral Tube Feeding:
www.oley.org - The Oley Foundation is for people who feed by tube or IV at home
www.p2pusa.org - A unique support system for parents of children with developmental disabilities
www.feedingtubeawareness.com - A group of parents of children with feeding tubes
www.foodfortubies.com - An organization that helps people with feeding tubes use "real" food
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