Add water to the formula. When getting ready to do the feedings flush the tube with a full 60cc of water. Since you know the formula will clog the tube, try flushing it part way thru the feeding. I do this all the time during the night. I also add a can of water to every can of formula. You are going to need to experiment a little bit until you get the hang of this. How about putting the rate up just a little? Try instead of running the speed at 75 turn it up to 95. A faster speed should also help to avoid the clogs, and by increasing it only 20 ml an hour it should not bother your mother's digestive system.

It take ALOT of trial and error until you can perfect the feedings. I know you can get this! I think that adding water and doing a few flushes will help but also increasing the rate just a little will work.

If you are not satisfied with the home health aid people, there should be other agencies available. You can ask for a different nurse if that is the issue or switch companies.

Good luck!!!

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile