WOW -one year on the same G tube. I'm on my fourth one in one year. Unfortunately if the leak is in the main G tube, yes, you need it replaced. In the meantime, regular black electrical tape will work very well to staunch the leak until you get it replaced (at least it did for me)
My CCC now has me on a four month replacement cycle for my G tube - of course I give it a workout with my Vitamix feedings.
Charm


65 yr Old Frack
Stage IV BOT T3N2M0 HPV 16+
2007:72GY IMRT(40) 8 ERBITUX No PEG
2008:CANCER BACK Salvage Surgery
25GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Apaghia /G button
2012: CANCER BACK -left tonsilar fossa
40GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin

Passed away 4-29-13