What does malnutrition look like?
Looks can be deceiving. In some cases, it’s obvious. In others, it’s harder to detect. But with greater awareness, patients will be treated earlier and recover faster.
Here are some patient stories on how nutrition support helped improve their outcomes.
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“I wasn’t absorbing enough calories, and I kept losing weight. I was down to 112 pounds”
Tonya’s Story:
A Warrior’s Relentless Battle Against Gastroparesis
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“I didn’t want to just survive on [parenteral nutrition]…I wanted to thrive.”
Trinity’s Story:
University Student’s Hunger for Knowledge Fueled by Parenteral Nutrition
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“Malnutrition happens so quickly and can have such a cascading impact. Physicians need to keep nutrition as part of their care plan.”
Chad’s Story:
Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, and Malnutrition Are No Match for This Devoted Couple
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“Looking at Spencer today, it’s hard to believe that all of his nutritional needs have been met through a feeding tube in his stomach.”
Spencer’s Story:
Surviving and Thriving on a G-Tube
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“Don’t delay in taking advantage of the strength and energy delivered by a G-tube.”
Darin’s Story:
Fuel for the Fight
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“Anytime I post a picture on social media, I tag it with #tpnstrong to show people new to PN that you can live a full life and thrive on PN.”
Emma’s Story:
Living Life PN Strong
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“For 20 days, the ventilator and orogastric tube kept John alive and gave him the time to be treated…”
John’s Story:
Tube Feeding Fueled Dad’s Victory Over COVID-19
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“Nutrition support is…the fuel providing 100% of my nutritional needs and makes it possible to carry out my passion for nursing. ”
Rebekah’s Story:
Thriving on Parenteral Nutrition and Working as a Registered Nurse
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“As healthcare providers, we are not immune to illness…I hope to bridge the gap between patients and physicians.”
Claudia’s Story:
Tube Feeding and IV Fluids are Keeping Me Alive and Helping Me Become A Doctor
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“That nutrition support I received saved me—and saved my beautiful baby—not just once, but twice. ”
Christine’s Story:
IV Feeding Saved Me and My Babies
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“In the hospital, Dad grew weaker, and it wasn’t until 10 days into his stay that he was started on nutrition intervention.”
Dr. Salob’s Story:
Spotting Malnutrition in Seniors
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“It amazes me that someone so small can be so tough and so happy. She is my inspiration.”
Piper’s Story:
IV and Tube Feeding is Helping Baby Piper Grow
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“Corey is an amazing fighter and NG tube feeding is keeping him nourished, allowing him to grow and face his physical challenges.”
Corey’s Story:
Tube Feeding is Helping Corey Tackle His Physical Challenges
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“Food is medicine. If it were not for tube feeding, my health outcome might have been different.”
Jeannie Gaffigan’s Story:
Tube Feeding Helped Me Recover from Brain Surgery
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