Hi Mig121
My mother is also on Jevity. It seems to be working well for her. The only problem is its not to high in calories. My mothers cans are only 250 calories per can and her stomach only holds 3 to 4 cans a day. That's not to much in calories when that's all the intake she has. My mother has also lost about 50 lbs since she was diagnosed almost a year ago.
If the formula you are using is kind of thick then I was told you can add water to thin it some. That may help the vomiting stop.
My mom take Prilosec everyday for the acid reflux. The only thing my mom is able to eat by mouth is soups and very soft foods with gravy. Its been a really hard battle.
Also I find it easier for the feeding tube when my mother is laying in bed on her back with a couple of pillows under her head. The formula seems to go down well in that position.
Best of Luck Heidi
Sweetpe Caregiver RE:My Mother Age 70 Non Smoker SCC 3/4/2014 Left rear jaw Mandiblctmy 3/25/2014 35RAD Completed on 06/03/2014 MRI 9/3/2014 25mm lobulated recurrence left mandible/floor of mouth carcinoma 9/23/14 Salvage Surgery MET(s) 9/23/14 Salvage Surgery Not Successful Chemo Recommended 1st Round of Cisplatin Chemo Started 10/20/14 Cisplatin stopped 11/20/14. Side affects to bad. Chemo started again 1/22/15 Carbo/Docetaxel Passed Away April 22,2015
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