John was without food for 6 days before the placement of the peg tube. Because of this, the home health nurse started him on a pump feed. It runs very slowly for 24 hours. This did not impact his stomach. Then after 5 days we went to a modified bollis and finally to our now normal schedule. I believe the pumps are paid for by medicare. Also our doctor put John on gatorade for the electrolites. He gets 20 ounces per day.
Good luck to you and your Mom.
Meredith