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James and his Bard Button

After more than 21/2 years, James underwent another procedure to replace his G-tube with a Bard button. No more long tube! (Big sigh of relief). 

Contents of a Bard kit 
Prepped for the procedure
Monitor for vital signs
The Bard looks like a flat thingy on top of his tummy with a kind of flip-to-open cover. It has connecting tubes that we use for feeding.

Hello, Bard!
Still groggy from the anesthesia

Can we go home now?


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