Peg tube

[jld85]

Did anyone have a peg tube placed and your NG tube removed? They’re going to put a peg tube in Monday on my dad. They said there is still inflammation in his throat bc of the ventilator, so they want the NG tube out. I’m just worried about the procedure but I know it’s necessary and will help his throat heal more.

[FamilyHistorian]

I know people who have had one and manage it well at home.

I was offered one before going home but declined. My wife didn’t think she would be able to manage it especially as all my drugs were crushed and fed through the tube. The hospital had enough problems with the tube blocking as some of the tabs don’t grind into a powder. And my wife was involved because I have arthritis with useless 🤔 fingers with fused wrists.

As it happens the day I went home the tube was removed and of course previously I had had a trachy

[jld85 in reply to FamilyHistorian]

Yea, they think his NG Tune is not allowing the throat to heal like it should, so ENT doctor wants it out. I just hope he’s alright being so weak and tired and then having to be put back under for 30 min. They said it’s a very short lived procedure.

[Jaycamb]

I had an NG tube for 10 months then had it replaced with a peg in September. It is so much more manageable and is hidden! I was sore for a couple of days as mine had to be be done under a general anaesthetics due to lots of abdominal scar tissue. It is so easy to maintain and I have had no problems with medication through it. In fact, I used to get lots of blockages with my NG but (touchwood) have not had any with my peg. Good luck to your dad, it should be so much better for him x

[jld85 in reply to Jaycamb]

Oh great, this helps a lot! Thank you for your reply!!

[Ren2985]

My dad did. The peg was much easier to manage. After the procedure he was in a lot of pain for maybe a day. After that he was good and much more comfortable. After about a month, he did a swallowing test and the peg was removed and he could eat all foods. That was a great day!

[jld85 in reply to Ren2985]

I’m sure it was! I’m glad to know it’s better! I can’t wait for the he swallows for sure! Was your dad still pretty weak when he had the procedure done?