I received a bunch of awesome responses to my Vitamix BLOG, with most asking about what I actually put into the Vitamix. So, I’d like to share a few recipes with everyone. Now remember, I am a cystic fibrosis patient with a feeding tube, so here are some notes about my diet: I must give...
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This May marks five years since I had my feeding tube placed, or to put it another way, my G-tube has been with my for 1/5 of my life. It’s a strange thought. For years I rejected the idea of having a feeding tube – it just never appealed to me during my high school...
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This is the final episode of the Own Your Feeding Tube video podcast series. Here, you will see how the feeding tube has helped me immensely over the past 4 years. I have gained about 30 pounds, and to be honest with you, it has opened some doors that I hadn’t thought twice about prior...
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The fourth episode of the Own Your Feeding Tube video podcast series discusses some of the social questions that tube feeders, or potential tube feeders, may have when it comes to a new feeding tube. Obviously, it’s a pretty noticeable device. I think the social hurdle was really the biggest one that I had to...
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In the third episode of the Own Your Feeding Tube video podcast series, you will see how I have been able to maintain my physically active lifestyle. Prior to getting my feeding tube placed, I had a fear that my life would change drastically. It did, but for the better. My health drastically improved, plus...
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The second episode of the Own Your Feeding Tube video podcast series will show you how I have had to make a few lifestyle changes after I had my feeding tube placed. I agree, it can seem like a lot of work and even a little scary at first, but I can honestly tell you...
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In the first episode of the Own Your Feeding Tube video podcast series, this “How-To” video will show how I am able to use my feeding tube in different situations. I cover two different types of “feeds,” bolus feeds and nocturnal pump feeds. Bolus feeds are quick and easy and can get me as much...
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