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ToriMom
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Hi everyone,
I am interested in getting advice from people who have had to move a stoma site for a G-tube. My child is 5 years old now and when she got her G-tube at age 20 months it was in the right place, but as she has grown it is up under her ribs now. The rubbing there in the ribs is causing discomfort, and it has been suggested we relocate the stoma. Has anyone had this before and is it common to have to change the stoma location because of a lengthening torso? How was the relocation surgery if you have had it done?
Thanks for any help,
Michelle
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I am interested in getting advice from people who have had to move a stoma site for a G-tube. My child is 5 years old now and when she got her G-tube at age 20 months it was in the right place, but as she has grown it is up under her ribs now. The rubbing there in the ribs is causing discomfort, and it has been suggested we relocate the stoma. Has anyone had this before and is it common to have to change the stoma location because of a lengthening torso? How was the relocation surgery if you have had it done?
Thanks for any help,
Michelle
<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">