Ashley,

What is he taking for the pain? Is he using any type of mouthwash for the pain in his mouth? I was on a Fentanyl patch for the pain and took Oxycodone for the break through Pain throughout the day. I was also prescibed a mouth wash that eased the pain in my mouth. I forget what the mouthwash was called and made up of, but someone on this forum can help out. Also, with the pain med he is going to want to take a stool softener to avoid constipation. I used the Walmart brand.

With the peg tube and feedings, has your doctor or nutritionist given any guidelines on how many calories he is to have per day? I was instructed to take in a minimum of 2,700 calories a day, and so took in through my peg tube 3 times a day 2 cans of carnation instant breakfast VHC drink at 560 calories per can. Nutrition is VERY important to the healing and recovery process. My nutritionist ordered the carnation IB VHC and so it was paid for by my insurance. She also ordered extra wider tubes for the drip bag so it flowed in more easily.