 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | The swallowing isn't anything rare. A lot of us have had this problem. I have more trouble everyday and have to force a swallow even for water but it is a necessity to live. I have lost another 8 lbs this past week after regaining it the week and a half before. You are a great brother to take care of his needs as you do. Good luck to both of you. I have no peg either but by a bad choice so it is my fault and mine alone.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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