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#42373 01-19-2003 04:40 AM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 55 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 55 | I agree with Brian. You must remember that the site of the peg tube is not a sterile site. The risk of infection is much less than say a port. John is very happy he had a peg tube. His doctor complimented us on the fact that his nourishment level (per blood tests) during chemo and radiation were normal. She indicated that this was important to heal. John's weight dramatically plunged before the tube. After the tube, he gained to near normal weight. Good luck. Meredith | | |
#42374 01-19-2003 03:22 PM | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22 Member | Member Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22 | hi Has anyone concidered or had the button type fitting ( cant remember the proper name!) instead of the conventional dangling tube type PEG? We requested this and the Dr could not really get his head around the fact that a 39 year old woman may have a concern over body image. The nurse however was right there with us. We understand that the button type is given for permanent placements but there does not seem to be any reason that it couldnt be used temporarily. Cost is probably a consideration?? or do you know differently????? Best wishes to all Frances and her sister Meryl | | |
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