Tammy: There are several posts regarding PEG tube placement that should be helpful to you. Buzz was one of the less-fortunate ones who ended up in the emergency room the day after placement because the pain was severe. Others here report little or no pain!

Hopefully, your pain will dissipate quickly and you won't have further problems!

Good luck to you as you begin your treatments next week! We will certainly be thinking about you and hoping for the best!

Lois & Buzz in NC


CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!