Tube feeding support South Africa
Tube feeding a family member is incredibly tough. This group is designed to offer support and encouragement for family members. Feel free to browse the tube feeding support website and contact me with any questions. For more information and resources click here.
Nasogastric (NG) Tube
Nasogastric (NG) or Nasojejunal Tube (NJ) – This is a tube that goes down the nose (Nasal) and either into the stomach (Gastric) or small intestine (Jejunum).
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) or Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy (PEJ) – This is an endoscopic medical procedure where the feeding tube is surgically placed into your stomach or small intestine (sometimes both) through the abdominal wall.
About Me
Hi There!
My name is Jess, I just wanted to share a little bit about who I am and our story to give you a little insight into where Tube Feeding Support SA comes from.
First and most importantly, I am a wife to a very patient and supportive husband. We have been married just over 8 years now and we are parents to a spunky almost 5 year old little girl and a feisty 2 year old little boy.
I am also a registered Dietician, but I work for a pharmaceutical company and do not practice as a dietician, I have not practiced in over 10 years, but I am working in the dietetic field and I am very passionate about food, nutrition and the impact that feeding has on your health and body.
Our tube feeding journey started when our little boy was 6 weeks old.