Re: Re: to Jerrie and concerning feeding tubeandpnuemonia

[Guest guest]

Jerrie,

Once you have the tube, liquids are no longer a problem. Six pills a day

with 10 oz. of liquid each takes care of liquids since you get some in food.

Without the effort of drinking, the patient can save swallowing energy for

eating what they want and you can supplement it with things like Ensure. The

better diet helped Charlotte enjoy life more.

Push that idea to Bob. The only bad thing about the PEG, is that it comes

out right at the pants waist and is a pain as far as dressing. They do have

a newer model which is almost flush, but it does clog more. It comes out at a

right angle and goes off to the side. Coke or cranberry juice will often

clean clogs. They do not require a lot of care, only daily cleaning of the

site. You don't have to put a dressing on it, but Charlotte liked a clean

dressing on the site each day.

Take care, Bill

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deenzer@... wrote:

> Hi Bill: Thanks for all your info about the feeding tube. I need to find

> out from the hospital if he has a uti (since the culture must be

> finished by now). Maybe some of the symptoms will be lessened if he has

> an infection & gets antibiotcs. The fact that it doesn't have to be

> permanent might persuade him to have one inserted. Thanks again.

> Regards, Jerrie

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[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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