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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Angelia...
An X-ray will not be able to show a problem with the peg tube. I had an issue with mine and had an X-ray done. My peg tube somehow got dislodged and was embedded in the wall of my abdomen. This was discovered by doing a CT scan. It was excruciating pain when they would give meds or try to flush it. The next step was to replace it which solved the problem, no more pain.
You have had yours a very short time for it to be a problem like that. I feel bad that it still hurts. Give it time to heal, it should ease up very soon. As to the leakage when you open it. You must fold it so you seal off what is in your stomach. If you dont fold it or pinch it then you will have a mess. With practice you will get the hang of it. Hope you feel better tomorrow.
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