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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Do you mean that the tube has space between the body and the round plastic tab? If thats the case, it can be tightened easily. Best thing to do would be to take your dad back to the gastrio doc so they can adjust it.
You should be able to order drain sponges which go between the body and that tab to absorb any leaks. They should be available thru the same place he gets his formula and syringes. If he doesnt have the drain sponges, take few pieces of gauze and put a slit 1/2 way thru it then slide that between the tab and your dads belly.
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