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    Peg tube and Pancreatitis...has anyone had this complication

    Hello All - im having some issues with my mom and her peg tube, she got it done on 9-4...but now her blood work is coming with high levels of pancreatitis, she has never had this before, has anyone expirenced anything like this.....? Thanks, Amy:mad:
  2. Q

    My peg tube experience

    i was eating pureed food and losing weight. it was time for a peg. it was put in on a thurs in feb. the next day i went home. that evening i had extremely painful muscle spasms in my back. on sat went to the er and was admitted to the hospital. muscle relaxers, pain pills, and iv fluids got rid...
    • Q-man
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    • back eating feeding food hours medical meds muscle peg peg tube pneumonia problems spasms
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: PEG feeding tube help
  3. C

    Peg tube disaster

    Well the saga continues. Had the tube on Tuesday came home Thursday was suppose to have food same day. Stuff did not come till Friday night at 9PM. Likely I was able to get scrambled egg down. On Sat. morning we did the 1st feeding, just like the hospital did, and of course my luck, after the...
  4. C

    peg tube

    I am having my peg tube inserted next Tuesday and frankly I am very nervous. I have read some articles here that people had sore throats for days from the scope down the throat & others who say it was a breeze. I was told I would stay overnight, but they have changed that to 2 to 3 days...
  5. C

    Peg tube feeding

    Well I got the word today, my feeding tube will be put in on June 12th. I am very nervous, but I know it has to be done. I just hope all goes well. Wish me luck, cause I'm scared
  6. C

    peg tube feeding

    Well I contacted by dr today about having the peg tube put in. I don't want to do this, but it has become more & more difficult to chew & swallow food & meds. I have read some info on this, but would like to hear from people who have had it done. What was the procedure like? I know you can...
    • chrisroski
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    • blender confused feeding food info meds money peg peg tube questions scared shower swallow tube feeding
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: PEG feeding tube help
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    Ways to add calories via PEG tube

    Hi all, I am a new member whose Mother was diagnosed with bulbar ALS shortly after also being diagnosed with breast cancer. She went through chemo and radiation and lost an enormous amount of weight. She was still able to eat by mouth but simply wasn't able to consume enough calories to bring...
    • mlweikert
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    • als back bulbar bulbar als diagnosed diet ideas new member peg peg tube supplement swallow
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: PEG feeding tube help
  8. J

    peg tube

    Came home from work, Bruce was lying in the bed holding his stomach. The dang feeding tube had came out. Scared the crap out of me. Anyway taped his stomache up. went to the hospital. New feeding tube inserted, now to clean up the mess. Bless his heart he did not know what to do, sucks when you...
  9. alador

    PEG tube in - need suggestions

    My husband had PEG tube placed on Monday with overnight hospital stay. So far is doing well. Does anyone have suggestion for pill crusher? I have arthritis in my hands and wrist and cannot use the ones that make you pound down on them or that you have to screw. I did see one on line for...
  10. C

    Peg tube would you do again

    My fvc is 27 my doctor from St. Louis has never ask or suggested a feeding tube. I did get choked about a week ago it was bad for awhile but my husband move me and it came up before the emergency vehicle got here they checked my lungs and they were clear. I don't get choked very often. So what...
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