Re: Re: to Jerrie and concerning feedingtubeandpnuemonia

[Guest guest]

Jerrie,

Ifr I remember correctly (it was 1998) they put her in a twilight sleep and

she was out it 30 minutes. I remember a big TV monitor there and the doctor

did it via the TV. Later replacements were done through the same hole in the

doctor's office with no anesthesia. In Fact it came out once and I pushed it

back in. " Not recommended " .

Take care, Bill

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deenzer@... wrote:

> Hi Bill: Thanks for input. At this point, Bob cannot swallow pureed food

> or the thickend liquid. Everything either comes out or stays in his

> mouth.I can understand Charlotte's decision..it was the right one for

> her. I hope Bob decides to try it. Is it a short procedure & do they use

> a local or general anasthesia? Again, thanks. Regards,Jerrie