Has anyone else had problems from their PEG tube insertion? Starting the first day, I've had horrible pains from that area and infection around the incision site (gross, but as much as a teaspoon and a half of pus--sometimes a bit of blood also--per day). Went on antibiotic treatment two weeks after insertion, which knocked the worst of the infection back, but still horrendously painful if the tube is moved or bumped in the slightest.

Had it put in 5 weeks ago, and the doc says he must have punched through a nerve in my stomach (I don't buy that, but guess it's possible) so he will remove this tube and install a new one (in a different location) this afternoon.

It was my understanding that these tubes are not supposed to hurt past the first day or two. Not with me.

Second question is tube length. All I can gather from internet research is that the tube should be around 3" long, maybe a bit more. Mine is 19" long from the feeding end to where it meets skin. I will ask the doc to shorten the new one, but does the tube length matter terribly?

I've postponed beginning radiation/chemo until this tube thing is settled, but I can't delay this too much longer.