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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | The nasal feeding tubes are very temporary. They are used more for patients who require a less permanent amount of assistance. Ive seen patients use these for anywhere from 3 weeks-2 months. Removing the tube is so much easier than removing the PEG or J/G kind of feeding tube.
Feeding tubes usually come with liquid prescription formula. This is supplied by a medical supply company with a prescription from your doc. These formulas are designed to work with feeding tubes. Other formulas or blended foods may not work with nasal feeding tubes. They can break down or clog the tube. Ask your doc for their input prior to trying anything that wasnt prescribed.
Looks like you will be a very informed and pro-active patient. Im glad to see you are trying to learn everything that will make the upcoming treatments as easy as possible
ChristineSCC 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  | 
