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My docs tried me on bolus (syringe) feeding with the PEG and to be honest, it made me nauseous every time. It is also a pain the ass. With a bag you can pour 4 cans or more into it, add a can or two of water to ensure that you are staying well hydrated, set up a slow drip that does not shock your stomach, and sit back in the Lazy Boy, and watch TV for the hour it takes to drip into you. Laying down, too cold a liquid, and more can make this an unpleasant experience. If you are in bed for some reason, sit up. Really take the time to clean/flush out your PEG carefully after each use. I used to fall asleep n the recliner, and when I woke up a few hours later mine was plugged up, and hard to get open again.

Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.