EVERYONE,

Since the subject matter is PEG tubes and Bill mentioned the tape irritation, I need to suggest to those that are still dealing with it that they purchase a couple of those 4 inch wide(6 inch even better if you can find it) ACE bandages with the velcro closer and use that to secure your tube. Bill found it to be very comfortable (make sure the velcro doesn't touch the skin.) Just wrap the ace around your abdomen and close..move the velcro where it is comfortable. It's easy to pull the tube out to feed and then tuck back. They are washable...and breathable..made life so much better than that awful tape that irritates and leaves residue (we tried both cloth and paper and they both left sores after a day or so.) DON'T BUY THE ONES THAT HAVE SELF STICK..THEY ARE AWFUL...GET THE SOFT/REGULAR BANDAGES!

Congrats to those that have "graduated" from the PEG...to those still dealing with it..try the ACE!

Deb