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Just be careful with the speed. Slow works best, fast will make him ill and he will throw up everything you put in. This is why the pump works so well. I use mine overnight set at 100. I set it up and start at 4pm while Im watching TV. Then when Im ready for bed, I move it into the bedroom, add another can and more water and let it run all night.
Have a towel ready in case of spills or illness. If using the pump overnight, have him sleep propped up with at least 2 pillows. I have the head of my bed elevated 6" and still use both pillows. The pump method required sitting up or being propped up.
You can always check with a nutritionist or his PEG doc for pointers too. They might not be as helpful as people who have actually used the PEG. If you need help or have questions, please ask. It can be tricky learning which method is best. Both the bolus and gravity are much faster than the pump.
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