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What are the lifestyle changes with permanent G-Tube?
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: May 14 7:38am | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
I have a question for everybody. I have a Mic-key G-Tube. I had to go to ER 2 months ago when my tube came out. Who do you all use to change your G-Tube out? It is expensive to go to ER and my gastroenterologist only does them in the hospital so they want to schedule for a whole procedure. Any advice?
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@taylorma
I have heard that there are situations where you may be able to change your tube yourself. I have a special-needs grandson, whose mother does those changes for him. So that may be an option.
@taylorma
I have MIC-KEY tube also. My ENT does it in office, take 2 minutes max. So it can be scheduled before an emergency occurs. Best luck.
Donna
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I also had to go to the ER for one exchange because the balloon broke and the tube was too small. There is an office of General Surgeons nearby connected to my health care (Unity Point). I go to either the surgeon who inserted my first tube or the one who saw me at ER. Now, after reading what Gary wrote - I am going to see if I can make an official appointment in 6 months rather than wait for something to happen. The digestive care unit has been less than helpful and has only seen me twice in two years once was after I had developed an infection (surgical stuff left in during the insertion started to fester) and the other time just a check up.