Do you mean that the tube has space between the body and the round plastic tab? If thats the case, it can be tightened easily. Best thing to do would be to take your dad back to the gastrio doc so they can adjust it.

You should be able to order drain sponges which go between the body and that tab to absorb any leaks. They should be available thru the same place he gets his formula and syringes. If he doesnt have the drain sponges, take few pieces of gauze and put a slit 1/2 way thru it then slide that between the tab and your dads belly.


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile