 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
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Victor:
Hope today went ok for you.
Don:
Constipation is not caused just by the liquid diet. There are alot of different formulas out there. Its the pain meds that cause it. The liquid diet can cause diarhea. Its a good idea to get some fiber like benefiber to mix in water to flush the tube.
Remember everyone gets thru this differently. I was on strictly tube feedings at 2 weeks into treatment, on the pain patches about the same time and using the magic mouthwash too. But, I had mouth sores before I ever started chemo/radiation.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
