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hey everyone,

This is only my second time posting a message on this site but I visit it regularly. I'm not yet a nursing student (hoping to be excepted next Sept) so I've never really had anything to post, but today I got some bad news and would like some input. My fiancee is in the hospital for pneumonia and was told today that he will need a tube feeding put it because the flap that covers your airway when you eat is not doing its job. This is devastating news because he also has NF2 which has rendered both of his arms and legs to be fairly useless. :o :crying2: I was just wondering if you guys had any info about tube feeding you'd be willing to share and any thoughts or sugestions. Any help given would be greatly appreciated. You guys are a great bunch of people!

Kimberly

Specializes in Med-Surg.

My condolences. I'm sorry about your and his family's loss. I'm glad he made it home with people who loved him.

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Specializes in MS Home Health.

OMG I did not read your most current post. I am truley sorry for not reading down further...........Kim I am sorry for your loss.

renerian

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Specializes in med/surg, cardiac/telemetry, hospice.

I'm truly sorry for your loss, Kim. Your fiance was lucky to have such a caring, compassionate person as you by his side.

Angela

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

wow kim, you have been thru a lot and I just wanted you to know that your friends here at allnurses.com are thinking of you and we are always here 24/7 if you need us. hugs to you and your family

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Specializes in jack of all trades, master of none.

Oh, holy crap. I am very sorry for your loss of your fiance. I will pray for you & his family.

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Kim, so sorry about your loss. Thoughts are with you.

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Kim , My prayers are with you!!!!

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I would just like to give my upmost thanks to everyone for their prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Although I have only posted on here three times I have been reading the threads numerous times per day for about a year and I can't beleive how great everyone is. Everyone is always willing to give their support and prayers to complete strangers. Although we have never met or talked to each other I feel as though I know you all personally and as though you're all my close friends. Once again you guys are great and I hope the next time I post a message on here it will be on a more happy note.

Kimberly

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I am so sorry that happened to you;>( Hang in there, girl. You had mentioned before that he had NF2. Can you explain to me what that is? And once, again...so sorry.

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Kim...I am very sorry about your loss...:o

Take care of yourself :kiss

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I cant believe I missed this thread ...

I'm so sorry for your loss

we are here if you need us

and I second your thought about continuing to post here, please do!!!!

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Kimberly, I'm also very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers as well.

Marie:)

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