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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | For short periods of time an IV might be used. Check with the doc and let them know what your brothers concerns are. From what Ive heard, the NG tube is no big deal, its easily removed and will not interfere with breathing. Who knows, he may not need the NG tube at all. I would doubt a regular PEG tube would be mentioned for only a weeks worth of usage.
ChristineSCC 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  | 
