 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Jean,
They gave me a syringe to insert into the nose tube and all I had to do was suck up the liquid in the syringe and inject into the tube. I could push (inject) as fast as I wanted and it didn't take anytime to hydrate or feed myself so I don't understand your "taking to long" comment?
Remember I'm not advocating one over the other, I'm just explaining my nose tube experiences. The goal is the same for either and one, the nose tube, is usually intended for short term use or when the patient can't have a surgical procedure.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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