Hi Shawna,
I personally agree with Bob - better safe than sorry. Mom had her peg tube placed in 2 weeks ago. At first when it was suggested, I was scared to death, mostly due to the fact that 2 years ago when her twin had cancer (lung and lympoma) she had became neutropenic after her 1st chemo treatment long story short, they didn't place her tube in until 2 days before she passed away. I assosiated the tude with this.

Due to Moms inability to eat VERY FEW items, I can't stress the relief I feel with Mom having her peg tube. She has never been a water drinker and her weight was rapidly declining. With the tube, we not only can give her the nutrition she needs but also the water her body needs. We still haven't began treatment yet.

She is still allowed to eat/drink what ever she can handle (which is very little due to pain) but they do suggest that she does what she can by mouth before we do the feeding.

She had started drinking boost before the tube was place in and the doctors fell that helped her adjust easily to the tube feeding.

She currently is taking vicodon for pain and it does't seem to be doing that much for her. When the pain gets REAL intense, she takes a xanax which helps for the nerve pain especially in the tongue.

I hope and pray for the best for your Dad AND YOU!

Dee