Confused after EGD

Donna70
Donna70 Member Posts: 852 Member
edited March 2014 in Esophageal Cancer #1
Hi,
Well, got my EGD and did not get the stent or tube. The dr was going to put a j tube in my small intestine since he said that my achalasia prevented the stent placement. But when he tried he could not do the j tube because my small intestine was not in easy reach. So went home like I came. He said everything looked alright and that I had some radiation effects in my esophagus but he did not say to me or Ron that the tumor had shrunk and we were so confused about all the j tube talk we forgot to ask, now that is worrying me big time. He did biopsies but he did not say of what, so I am calling next week for those results but also I am asking for a copy of the EGD so I can see what he saw. It was a very confusing day and he said he could not do the feeding tube in the stomach either. Thanks for those prayers but can't imagine how I am going to get enough nutrition in the next 5 wks, those special feedings were mentioned also, TNP??? not sure don't know much about them. take care and stay strong everyone!!
Donna70

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  • kitten0385
    kitten0385 Member Posts: 248
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    TPN
    Donna,
    The special feedings you are talking about are called TPNs, I've also heard them called CVNs. Since I can't eat at all right now, that is what I am surviving on. It runs for 12 hours a night. So far, I haven't lost any weight because of it, but have lost some nutrion, so they watch my protein levels and everything very closely. Good luck!
    Cathy
  • Donna70
    Donna70 Member Posts: 852 Member
    #3
    kitten0385 said:

    TPN
    Donna,
    The special feedings you are talking about are called TPNs, I've also heard them called CVNs. Since I can't eat at all right now, that is what I am surviving on. It runs for 12 hours a night. So far, I haven't lost any weight because of it, but have lost some nutrion, so they watch my protein levels and everything very closely. Good luck!
    Cathy

    TPN
    Hi Cathy,
    Thanks so much for that info. The dr mentioned it to me so don't know if that is what they are thinking. Since I started treatment, I have lost 16 lbs even with the shakes, ensure etc. I could not get that name straight. thanks again and hope you are feeling a lot better. take care,
    Donna70

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