The passageway to the intestines have become too closed off by the tumour.
The NJ tube could only be extended as far as the narrowing of the opening of the intestine, for even the thin tube cannot pass through. There is a slight chance that fluids can be directed into the intestines, and that mum can at least absorb some nutrients. Some is better than none.
The only positive note is that the NJ tube can direct the stomach fluids out of the stomach, so at least that should prevent mum from throwing up so much.
Mum came back to her room and looked so sad, so disparaged, so very sad like she could burst out crying...
I wish I could comfort her, reassure her, take away and destroy all her fears and frustrations...
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