You have a J/G tube. That is what I have too. I have had the peg tube in the past, so I am familiar with both. You can use either the gastric and jejunal to do feedings. The peg tube goes into your stomach with only one tube. A J/G tube has 3 tubes, the gastric one going into your stomach and the jejunal tube goes into your intestine right past the stomach.

I tend to stick to using the jejunal port the most since that is the biggest tube. Even with using the bigger one, it can still clog if its not rinsed immediately after using. You can flush the gastric tube. I use the gastric one for taking my medicines.

Another issue to be aware of with having a J/G tube is they need to be frequently replaced. They wear out much quicker than the PEG tubes do. Its not a big deal, a 15/20 minute out patient procedure. I usually end up getting mine swapped out every 2 to 3 months.

I would try taking something over the counter for your stomachache. If that doesnt work ask your doc for a prescription for zofran. I dissolve it in water and put it in my gastric port. It usually does the trick for me. It wont hurt you to uncap the gastric port, just make sure you hold it up so your stomach juices dont run out. That can cause even more stomach distress.

Best wishes, hope you feel better very soon!


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