I got my PEG Christmas Eve, and have had about 5 feedings (all delivered by nurse on duty). Most of the nurses seem to prefer filling the syringe, and letting it drip on its own into my stomach. Only one used the "push" method.

If they have taught you how to check for residual content, do it. It helps you to know if there is too much currently in the stomach to do a comfortable feeding. I got a feeding after I had eaten, and it made me ill. I also had a nurse put some air in my line to clear it, because I'd said it was nasty looking. she wanted to help me, but the air gave me gas.


Keep up the good work. soon you'll be giving folkslike mehelpful hints.