Jen,

Anything with Guaifenesin like Humibid or Robitussin would help thin the stuff out, along with lots of water. Even a little pediolyte in the tube would replenish some of the electrolytes with all the vomitting. Make sure you are getting lots of regular (2-3 times per week) bloodwork to keep your electrolytes balanced. Sodium and potassium issues at this stage could be fatal. The goo will last for at least 2-3 more weeks. Unfortunately, I am not the one to recommend anything for the vomitting as I spent most of my time crawling from the bed to the bathroom. It got so bad that I was screaming from the acid burning my throat for many days. I tried about every drug known to man and nothing worked very well. I could not use the PEG because about 15 minutes after anything went in, it came right back out.

Keep spitting the gunk out and soon it will get better. Just imagine Crystal Gayle singing in the background, "Don't it make your brown goo clear!" Once it starts getting thinner and clear, it will get better. I had to switch over to IV feeding (TPN) about where you are at now and for many weeks. I also had 2-3 bags of fluids through my port almost every day.

I am glad your treatment is winding down. You have reached a very important milestone. I have thought of you a lot lately and hope you are doing as well as you can right now.

Ed