Matthew did very well on the Poopinator for a time. Then slowly it stopped working and he began backing up again. We had to put him back on Miralax, added Lactulose, Senna Plus, Enemeez and eventually the Peristeen pump. Each addition brought some relief for a time but then stopped working. He ended up back in the hospital for yet another clean out in October and to complete some much needed testing. After a Sitz Marker Study, we came to the conclusion that there was no specific areas of colonic inertia . His infectious Disease doctor highly suspects the backing up of his bowels was the cause of the g-tube stoma infection and the GI doctors are suggesting an Apendicostomy.
So here we are caught between a rock and a hard place. Matt eats most of his blends by mouth but gets meds, extra water, the Poopinator and an overnight feeding of green smoothie. Because of issues with his immune system, having an Appendicostomy done most likely would increase his chances of infection. On the other hand, after 16 years of major GI issues, I can’t see how I could maintain his nutrition and medication regimen without the g-tube.
So now I am on a mission. Delay or completely avoid another surgery. He has been drinking a blend throughout the day that contains hemp milk and it seems to bring him some relief. Then it came to me: Why not give him a straight shot of it with The Poopinator? It might have a better effect that way.
Ingredients:
- 4oz of the original recipe or any combination of the foods listed in The Poopinator
- 1oz of hemp milk or kefir
Directions: Warm the Poopinator THEN add the hemp milk or kefir. I have found that warming the Poopinator Plus in the microwave causes the hemp milk to clump. That can cause an extension tube to clog. I have also noted that heating hemp milk in a recipe causes it to thicken. Also, if you are using kefir, you will want to add it after the mixture has been warmed to avoid killing off the good bacteria. Give as a bolus at the fastest rate that is tolerated. Flush with at least 10cc of water. If the volume is too high, reduce the solids before reducing the hemp milk until a tolerable volume is reached.
Please remember this: Medication and/or surgical intervention is not a failure on your part (somehow I think I’m talking to myself here). The goal is to do whatever it takes to give our loved one(s) the best quality of life possible. Blended whole foods is by far the best choice over formulas but sometimes it’s just not enough. Hang in there and don’t quit!
Matthew's Manna