 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,291 Likes: 1 | The topic of feeding tubes is a delicate one. For some reason a simple discussion about it can quickly turn into a blaze.
It seems the majority believe it is better to get one early, even if there is no immediate need. Others, me included, feel it is better to wait until you really need it. It can always be placed and working in a day or two.
Ask your doctors their opinion. All mine sided with the wait and see approach as long term swallowing complications can result from the swallowing function going lame from inadequate use.
Some folks are unable to regain their swallow function which leads to long time tube use.
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