How Will I Manage?

You are never alone on your tube feeding journey. There are many different groups and organisations in place to help, listen and give advice. As new questions arise, we're here to give guidance along the way. You can turn to our library of FAQs or find honest tips from your peers.

Sometimes it might seem like you'll never be able to manage on your own. It's worrying at first and takes time to gain the know-how needed to tube feed with assurance. It's natural to question whether you'll be able to manage and worry about the impact it will have.

Tube feeding is life-changing. It will affect many aspects of your life. Your personal and social life may change as well, whether it's you being tube fed or someone you're caring for. You might spend time with family and friends differently. Your ability to continue to work while you are being tube fed might also change. Travelling, dating, taking part in the activities you enjoy - eventually you might face all these tests. But with time you'll also conquer them.

It might be hard to believe but tube feeding will eventually fit into your every day routine and life. By finding the right help for yourself or the one you care for, you'll tube feed with ease and confidence. You will also learn new ways to live a full life. 

How Will I Manage?

You are never alone on your tube feeding journey with your child. There are many different groups and organisations in place to help, listen and give advice. As new questions arise, we're here to give guidance along the way. You can turn to our library of FAQs or find honest tips from your peers.

Sometimes it might seem like you'll never be able to manage on your own. It's worrying at first and takes time to gain the know-how needed to tube feed with assurance. It's natural to question whether you'll be able to manage and worry about the impact it will have.

Tube feeding is life-changing. It will affect many aspects of your child's life. Your child's and your personal and social life may change as well. You might spend time with family and friends differently. Your ability to continue to work while they are being tube fed might also change. Travelling, taking part in the activities they enjoy - eventually you might face all these tests. But with time you'll also conquer them

It might be hard to believe but tube feeding will eventually fit into your every day routine and life. By finding the right help, you will also learn new ways to help your child live a full life. And to continue living your own.

This website should be used for information purposes only for UK patients and carers of patients who are tube feeding. This information provided does not replace the advice and supervision of a doctor, dietitian, or any other member of the healthcare team. It’s important to follow the advice given to you by your healthcare professional.

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