Hi Everyone,
Daddy had his PEG placed on Wed. morning and had a rough go of it with nausea and vomiting yesterday. But today he is doing much better and we actually ran some Ensure through it just fine!! However, when I went to put more in him later in the day the fluid kept backing up in the tube and running out. Of course the Dr.s office is closed now and I can't ask them any questions as to whether or not this is normal. Do any of you have experience with PEG tubes? Is his stomach just full or is this how the tube just acts sometimes? Any advice? Thanks so much for all your responses! This sight is going to be a God send!

Susan


Primary caregiver to 78 yr.old father w/Oral Cancer
SCC
Tumor found May 2010
Left side back of tongue & up into ear canal opening
Biopsy June 3rd 2010
Diagnosed May 2010
No Surgical Removal (As Yet)
Tx 7 weeks (35 Days) of Radiation & Erbitux infusion 7 weeks to run concurrent w/the radiation