crickit715
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thanks tom...i didnt even know there was such a thing as a bard button until i read it on here..it has never been mentioned by her doctor!
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G-Tube/Mic Key
- Thread starter Tcole
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crickit715
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thanks tom...i didnt even know there was such a thing as a bard button until i read it on here..it has never been mentioned by her doctor!
crickit715
New member
thanks tom...i didnt even know there was such a thing as a bard button until i read it on here..it has never been mentioned by her doctor!
crickit715
New member
thanks tom...i didnt even know there was such a thing as a bard button until i read it on here..it has never been mentioned by her doctor!
crickit715
New member
thanks tom...i didnt even know there was such a thing as a bard button until i read it on here..it has never been mentioned by her doctor!
Adam has had his button in for years....we just don't change them unless the ballon has busted.
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<br />The dr. seems fine with that and always comments on how good it looks. (he keeps it really clean)
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<br />as long as it is not causing problems they don't worry about it.
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<br />The dr. seems fine with that and always comments on how good it looks. (he keeps it really clean)
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<br />as long as it is not causing problems they don't worry about it.
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JennyCoulon
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Our oldest who is 9 has the mini which is flat like the bard but locks in like the mic key and has had it for about 3.5 years. We switch it out every 2-2.5 months. We actually waited the full 3 month sometimes like they say and it ended up popping when he was at school and it was a big ordeal. We do not want that to happen again.
The area around his button is all clean but it tends to get a little irritated when it is time to change it out. We had a big problem with granulation tissue for the first 6-8 months but looks great now.
The area around his button is all clean but it tends to get a little irritated when it is time to change it out. We had a big problem with granulation tissue for the first 6-8 months but looks great now.
JennyCoulon
New member
Our oldest who is 9 has the mini which is flat like the bard but locks in like the mic key and has had it for about 3.5 years. We switch it out every 2-2.5 months. We actually waited the full 3 month sometimes like they say and it ended up popping when he was at school and it was a big ordeal. We do not want that to happen again.
The area around his button is all clean but it tends to get a little irritated when it is time to change it out. We had a big problem with granulation tissue for the first 6-8 months but looks great now.
The area around his button is all clean but it tends to get a little irritated when it is time to change it out. We had a big problem with granulation tissue for the first 6-8 months but looks great now.
JennyCoulon
New member
Our oldest who is 9 has the mini which is flat like the bard but locks in like the mic key and has had it for about 3.5 years. We switch it out every 2-2.5 months. We actually waited the full 3 month sometimes like they say and it ended up popping when he was at school and it was a big ordeal. We do not want that to happen again.
The area around his button is all clean but it tends to get a little irritated when it is time to change it out. We had a big problem with granulation tissue for the first 6-8 months but looks great now.
The area around his button is all clean but it tends to get a little irritated when it is time to change it out. We had a big problem with granulation tissue for the first 6-8 months but looks great now.
JennyCoulon
New member
Our oldest who is 9 has the mini which is flat like the bard but locks in like the mic key and has had it for about 3.5 years. We switch it out every 2-2.5 months. We actually waited the full 3 month sometimes like they say and it ended up popping when he was at school and it was a big ordeal. We do not want that to happen again.
The area around his button is all clean but it tends to get a little irritated when it is time to change it out. We had a big problem with granulation tissue for the first 6-8 months but looks great now.
The area around his button is all clean but it tends to get a little irritated when it is time to change it out. We had a big problem with granulation tissue for the first 6-8 months but looks great now.
JennyCoulon
New member
Our oldest who is 9 has the mini which is flat like the bard but locks in like the mic key and has had it for about 3.5 years. We switch it out every 2-2.5 months. We actually waited the full 3 month sometimes like they say and it ended up popping when he was at school and it was a big ordeal. We do not want that to happen again.
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<br />The area around his button is all clean but it tends to get a little irritated when it is time to change it out. We had a big problem with granulation tissue for the first 6-8 months but looks great now.
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<br />The area around his button is all clean but it tends to get a little irritated when it is time to change it out. We had a big problem with granulation tissue for the first 6-8 months but looks great now.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>just1more</b></i>
The Bard does have to be put in 'in-office' but once it is in, it is there for as long as they leave it. Instead of a balloon it has a flange on the back to hold it in place. I've heard inserting hurts a few minutes but some numbing cream or pain meds takes care of it.</end quote></div>
My boys had the bard button for 5 years! We loved the flat profile! In January Josh outgrew his g-tube for the second time and needed a larger/ longer one. Both times we were told the bard replacement has to be done under anesthesia. Josh decided to switch to a mic-key only because they are easier to replace.
He is interested in the AMT too, netx time we'll request that kind.
The Bard does have to be put in 'in-office' but once it is in, it is there for as long as they leave it. Instead of a balloon it has a flange on the back to hold it in place. I've heard inserting hurts a few minutes but some numbing cream or pain meds takes care of it.</end quote></div>
My boys had the bard button for 5 years! We loved the flat profile! In January Josh outgrew his g-tube for the second time and needed a larger/ longer one. Both times we were told the bard replacement has to be done under anesthesia. Josh decided to switch to a mic-key only because they are easier to replace.
He is interested in the AMT too, netx time we'll request that kind.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>just1more</b></i>
The Bard does have to be put in 'in-office' but once it is in, it is there for as long as they leave it. Instead of a balloon it has a flange on the back to hold it in place. I've heard inserting hurts a few minutes but some numbing cream or pain meds takes care of it.</end quote></div>
My boys had the bard button for 5 years! We loved the flat profile! In January Josh outgrew his g-tube for the second time and needed a larger/ longer one. Both times we were told the bard replacement has to be done under anesthesia. Josh decided to switch to a mic-key only because they are easier to replace.
He is interested in the AMT too, netx time we'll request that kind.
The Bard does have to be put in 'in-office' but once it is in, it is there for as long as they leave it. Instead of a balloon it has a flange on the back to hold it in place. I've heard inserting hurts a few minutes but some numbing cream or pain meds takes care of it.</end quote></div>
My boys had the bard button for 5 years! We loved the flat profile! In January Josh outgrew his g-tube for the second time and needed a larger/ longer one. Both times we were told the bard replacement has to be done under anesthesia. Josh decided to switch to a mic-key only because they are easier to replace.
He is interested in the AMT too, netx time we'll request that kind.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>just1more</b></i>
The Bard does have to be put in 'in-office' but once it is in, it is there for as long as they leave it. Instead of a balloon it has a flange on the back to hold it in place. I've heard inserting hurts a few minutes but some numbing cream or pain meds takes care of it.</end quote></div>
My boys had the bard button for 5 years! We loved the flat profile! In January Josh outgrew his g-tube for the second time and needed a larger/ longer one. Both times we were told the bard replacement has to be done under anesthesia. Josh decided to switch to a mic-key only because they are easier to replace.
He is interested in the AMT too, netx time we'll request that kind.
The Bard does have to be put in 'in-office' but once it is in, it is there for as long as they leave it. Instead of a balloon it has a flange on the back to hold it in place. I've heard inserting hurts a few minutes but some numbing cream or pain meds takes care of it.</end quote></div>
My boys had the bard button for 5 years! We loved the flat profile! In January Josh outgrew his g-tube for the second time and needed a larger/ longer one. Both times we were told the bard replacement has to be done under anesthesia. Josh decided to switch to a mic-key only because they are easier to replace.
He is interested in the AMT too, netx time we'll request that kind.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>just1more</b></i>
The Bard does have to be put in 'in-office' but once it is in, it is there for as long as they leave it. Instead of a balloon it has a flange on the back to hold it in place. I've heard inserting hurts a few minutes but some numbing cream or pain meds takes care of it.</end quote>
My boys had the bard button for 5 years! We loved the flat profile! In January Josh outgrew his g-tube for the second time and needed a larger/ longer one. Both times we were told the bard replacement has to be done under anesthesia. Josh decided to switch to a mic-key only because they are easier to replace.
He is interested in the AMT too, netx time we'll request that kind.
The Bard does have to be put in 'in-office' but once it is in, it is there for as long as they leave it. Instead of a balloon it has a flange on the back to hold it in place. I've heard inserting hurts a few minutes but some numbing cream or pain meds takes care of it.</end quote>
My boys had the bard button for 5 years! We loved the flat profile! In January Josh outgrew his g-tube for the second time and needed a larger/ longer one. Both times we were told the bard replacement has to be done under anesthesia. Josh decided to switch to a mic-key only because they are easier to replace.
He is interested in the AMT too, netx time we'll request that kind.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>just1more</b></i>
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<br />The Bard does have to be put in 'in-office' but once it is in, it is there for as long as they leave it. Instead of a balloon it has a flange on the back to hold it in place. I've heard inserting hurts a few minutes but some numbing cream or pain meds takes care of it.</end quote>
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<br />My boys had the bard button for 5 years! We loved the flat profile! In January Josh outgrew his g-tube for the second time and needed a larger/ longer one. Both times we were told the bard replacement has to be done under anesthesia. Josh decided to switch to a mic-key only because they are easier to replace.
<br />
<br />He is interested in the AMT too, netx time we'll request that kind.
<br />
<br />The Bard does have to be put in 'in-office' but once it is in, it is there for as long as they leave it. Instead of a balloon it has a flange on the back to hold it in place. I've heard inserting hurts a few minutes but some numbing cream or pain meds takes care of it.</end quote>
<br />
<br />My boys had the bard button for 5 years! We loved the flat profile! In January Josh outgrew his g-tube for the second time and needed a larger/ longer one. Both times we were told the bard replacement has to be done under anesthesia. Josh decided to switch to a mic-key only because they are easier to replace.
<br />
<br />He is interested in the AMT too, netx time we'll request that kind.