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Before crushing any pills to put down the peg tube ask the doctor. Certain medications can not be crushed. Better yet, ask the doc if the meds are able to come in liquid form.
In regards to the feedings, have you watered down the formula? It will make it easier to digest. Add about 1/2 can extra water per can. Not everyone can tolerate every formula. I went thru 3 before I found one that I could digest. Also once your husband starts taking strong pain meds then he will wish for the diarhea again. Try adding some benefiber to his formula. It could also be how fast he is being fed that could be bothering him. Slow it down.
Its very easy to add these things if he is using the feeding machine to do nightly feedings. Then you can load a bag of formula and water and set it for him to slowly get fed overnight. Make sure he is propped up on at least 2 pillows. 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 |