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Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube): Difficulty finding a formula that works
My husband is currently starting week 4 of his 7 week treatment with Cistplatin and radiation but is having the worst time with finding a...
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Feeding tube falls out.
Does anyone else have a problem with their feeding tube balloon deflating and the tube falling out? It has to be replaced at the emergency...
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Let's talk G-tube!
I've searched the Mayo forums for ideas and can't seem to find anything. I am really struggling with granular tissue/granuloma forming around my g-tube. I...
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What are the lifestyle changes with permanent G-Tube?
Due to the beginnings of possible silent aspiration events and possible aspiration events during eating, what are lifestyle changes like if I were to need...
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Tube feeding issues causing reflux
Seem to be in a vicious circle of tube feeding Kates Farm formula (started in late January) from Jevity and Hubbie have cycles of reflux...
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Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?
I have a G tube in my stomach and am curious about what you tube feed, problems incurred, everything that has worked.. My tube is...
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Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube
Male patient has a catheter as a J-tube. Other than stitches that can be painful, get infected, and break, what is a good way to...
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After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow
After radiation I cannot even take a sip of water I have a tracheotomy and feeding tube 60 % of the time I suffer even...
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Feeding tube removal: What was the healing process like? Any tips?
I am scheduled to get my mic-key button removed tomorrow. Has anyone been through this process before? What was the healing process like? Any tips?...
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Will I have to always worry about my stoma growing over? Keep tube in
I had a total laryngectomy last may, was wondering if I will always have to keep something in my stoma , so it don’t close,...
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I've had several problems with my G-tube but gained better health because of it. However what...
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@praying4miracle Donna - what does your tube look like? I'm ready to get another one because...
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