Cherie...... Like Nettypoho I also did the bolus feeding with a syringe. In fact, I was quite surprised to hear that there even was another method or PEG tube. I was able to "eat" two cans of Jevity three times a day and then I'd add another can three times a day at different intervals--I viewed the additional three cans as snack food--LOL My goal each day was nine cans of Jevity. I don't recall ever getting sick from a bolus feeding and I used to push that food in quite quickly because I didn't like taking the time to eat--an entire feeding would take mabye 10 minutes TOPS. What I do remember is not being able to stay hydrated and ending up in the ER getting additional fluids. Finally, a nurse sat me down and explained exactly how much liquid I needed to be taking in on a daily basis. Once I had that figured out I began to feel better and never ended up back in the ER for extra liquid. I sure wish I would have thought of the Pedialyte and Gatorade idea though.

Hopefully as time passes the feedings become a bit easier for your Dad---make sure he takes in a lot of liquid during the day also. Sincerely, Donna