Thursday, September 24, 2020

Congratulations, Lydia!




A little painful to take out the button because she was upset and it always tugs a bit, but it is out.  

It is out for good! DONE.  

July 1, 2019 we started our feeding tube weaning journey.  October 1, 2020 we stopped using the feeding tube for food all together.  Lydia lost 5 pounds and regained 6 between October 1 and April 1.  

Way to go Lydia!  

It wasn't just eating orally, it was a mental switch and real education to learn how to eat, what foods and textures tasted and felt like, and new brain synapses to know she was hungry.  

Once again, Lydia is amazing.







 

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