Last week, the valve on the j port blew. If one of the valves has to blow, the j is the best. When not it use, it can be plugged and still allow access to the g port. In other words, the leaking can be stopped. I just have to be careful when removing the feeding tube so that her skin stays dry. If the g valve blows, I'll be on the horn with the GI and asking him to look into the AMT g jet.
I will say that her skin integrity is much improved since we've gotten the low profile button. I still keep strips of silver alginate dressing at the stoma to keep it clean and dry, but it's no longer bleeding or raised.
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Celia just got a Mickey g/j and we are having HUGE problems. She's had 3 buttons placed in 4 weeks. Valves blowing, balloon leaks, etc. CHOA will not do the g-Jet as they said a child had the weights on the tube migrate and caused major internal damage. I just have to think there is something better out there. Btw, do you have a Benik belt? We got one for Celia and LOVE it. It really protects the button. Merry Christmas to you all!
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