There is a support group from the Oley Foundation, called Inspire. I don't have the web site memorized but it is easy to search out. I had TPN for over 5 years with no problems. There are many people and children that depend on TPN for the rest of their life. It is a life saver if there is no other way to get nutrition. I may be back on TPN iindefinetly because of severe dumping and gastroparesis. Right now I am on nJ-tube feeding because I am unable to take much at orally. TPN can cause a lot of complications besides line infections. But with good doctors, they do monitor and your little one can do good. You will be in my prayers and many hugs
I experienced this with my son who had all of his bowel and the majority of his small intestine removed due to disease. TPN is only good for 2 years, and then as a result, other problems arise, and serious ones. This is truly not meant to scare you. They are able to transplant small intestines, as my grandson had a 5 organ tranplant which included the small intestine. I hope they find more working bowel when they do the surgery, and will keep your baby and all of you in my prayers. I know it's scary, but there's a lot they can do these days. Try to stay positive, and I would start asking about options should they not find any more useable small intestine. I don't want you to think negatively, but just be very proactive in getting the answers you need, and being prepared for everything. Good luck to you and your precious baby..........