GI Update

As I mentioned last time, I am now on a new feeding formula and to put it briefly, things are going well. In fact, they are going exceedingly well so i wanted to share my experience here in case it can be of help to others.

I am now on Peptamen 1.5 and ingesting 1000 ml, or 1500 calories, per day. Previously, I was using Jevity 1.2 which came in 1500 ml bags but I was only able to handle half that each day so was only taking in 750 ml (900 cal.) and even that was causing a great deal of discomfort in the form of reflux, bloating and feeling nauseous, although I never actually brought up. This also meant that I was taking in very little food orally because eating simply did not appeal to me. Well, with the Peptamen, I not only have none of the side effects but actually am feeling quite hungry and have found myself eating substantially more throughout the day. And I have gained about three pounds so am almost back to the 110 I weighed a month ago. All of this in only nine days. From my understanding, the main difference between the two formulas is that the Peptamen is predigested so my gut doesn't have to work as hard to get the nutrients from it.

I have only made minor changes in my medication, taking two instead of one 20 mg dosages of Pariet and making sure I take three 10 mg doses of dom peridone each day. The only glitch I ran into was with the feeding tubes. After making numerous phone calls with everyone telling me something different, I finally discovered that the Kangaroo pump and spikes I was using would work with the Peptamen, I just needed to use an adapter which is supplied free of charge by Nielsons who makes the Peptamen.

And so, initial results are encouraging and with luck things will continue to go well. I remain guardedly optimistic.