Karen-

I agree with Gary. Your mother-in-law will definitely need a caregiver if she wants to go home. There is no way my husband could have done it on his own. He didn't remember when to take the meds or what meds he'd already taken. I had to write a time table just for myself so I don't know how anyone in treatment going through all that pain could possibly remember. It is common for them to be a little "fuzzy" during treatment.

As far as the green bile in her tube I would definitely contact the G.I. doctor that put the PEG tube in. I was never afraid to call them in the middle of the night if that is when something happened. Don't be afraid to ask questions...better to be worried about nothing then to not worry about something that is important for the doctor to know. Give the doctor a call and hopefully he/she can re-assure you that it is nothing. From experience, I know it is better to know you have one less thing to worry about.

I don't know your mother-in-law's situation but if it is possible for a caregiver to move in with her during this time then that would probably be best...if she still wants to go home.

Hang in there. Sounds like you are being the best daughter-in-law in the whole world! And don't hesitate to yell, scream, and ask tons of questions on this site...that is what we are all here for and believe me we've all been right where you are.

You are in my prayers, Lorie