Kathie, welcome to OCF. Your sister has gone thru a rough time and is still struggling. Poor thing, no wonder she isnt her usual self. This is a big hurdle to mentally overcome. Many cancer patients face so many different side and after effects that they need anti-depressants to handle things.

Im glad Charm has responded to your post. He understands what its like. He has handled this much better than I would have been able to. (Maybe it has something to do with the wine (LOL to Charm)) Seriously, Charm has overcome this disability and handled it with grace.

I like the feeding pump, I think it is much easier to sleep during the feedings. Ive used a feeding tube the first time for 1 1/2 yrs and now this time its been 17 months. Im working on eating enough to maintain a healthy weight and balanced nutrition. Every time I am close to being tube free, I find that my health has declined and I cant get off it. I havent eaten a real meal in 3 1/2 yrs. While this doesnt happen to most tube users, it does unfortunately affect a few.

Best wishes to your sister with her upcoming appointments.