It's been almost 1 & 1/2 years since he had his first feeding tube (NG tube) and almost 1 year since he had his G-tube surgery. Jason has gained significant weight and now his weight is more than 25th percentile. What a change from less than 3rd percentile!
Jason at birth weighing 7 pound 10 ounces, more than 95th percentile for weight~
Jason around 3 months old. Still growing well gaining weight nicely!
Jason around 4 months, still chubby and cute! weighing little over 14 lbs
After his first NG tube, 8 months old, in February2008. He stopped gaining weight since 4-5 months old due to feeding refusal.
When he was around 1 year old. He was so thin.. his doctor said Jason was all bones and skins. Look at those chicken legs. He had G-tube inserted into his stomach when he was 13 months old. By this time, his weight was off the growth chart, below 3rd percentile.
and now at 24 months old, weighing 27.5 lbs. Thanks to GJ tube!
Looking at Jason's picture reminds me of my Jaden..guess because they are similar age.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that Jason is gaining weight with G tube.
Jaden had blisters in his throat(I am suspecting it's from the chicken pox vaccination) and couldn't eat last week.
He loves to eat but he didn't even want to swallow his own saliva whole week. It was very hard for me to watch him being hungry but couldn't eat...and in so much pain.
We have many reasons to be thankful each day, each moment...and really have no control of what will happen. I hope Jason's physical therapy is going well and he is feeling well.
My prayers are with Jason, Michelle and your family...