FEEDING TUBE

I AM 3 MONTHS POST OP AND HAVING SOME MINOR PROBLEMS. I HAVE BEEN REALLY NAUSEATED AND VOMITTED ALOT IN THE LAST MONTH. I HAVE HAD A PICC LINE IN EACH ARM FOR NUTRITION. BUT MY VEINS ARE TO SENSITIVE FOR THE CATHETERS. NOW THEY HAVE MOVED IT TO A CENTRAL LINE WHICH IS IN MY CHEST. THE THING IS NOW THAT ONE IS STARTING TO HURT. THE NEXT OPTION IS TO HAVE A FEEDING TUBE PLACED. SO I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE HAD THAT DONE AND HOW WAS IT LIKE. THANKS MICHELLE

I too had problems and eventually had to have a feeding tube. I didn't think it was too bad. I did mine at night while I slept. That way I was free of it during the day. I had this at the hospital and at home after I was released. i hope things improve for you.

DID IT HURT? AND WHAT EXACTLY DID YOU HAVE TO DO WITH IT? HOW LONG DID YOU STAY IN THE HOSPITAL? AND WERE YOU ABLE TO WORK? JUST THE THOUGHT OF IT FREAKS ME OUT AND I DON'T THINK I WOULD BE ABLE TO LOOK AT MYSELF WITH A TUBE STICKING OUT FROM MY STOMACH. THANKS MICHELLE

I had a feeding tube when I came out of surgery. My doctor puts on in everyone that he does surgery on and you keep it for a mini. of 2 weeks. I had mine for 6 wks. It was nice to release gas or avoid vomitting. I did have some issues with mine moving in and out. Never did find out why that was happening. But, it wasn't to bad having it. I was never giving nutrition in my tube though.

Michelle, I'm one of those rare folks like you that had complications. In my case I had a G/J tube in place for four months after my second surgery. It was really the least of my pains. The pump delivered food in minute doses during the day and while I slept. It helped me gain strength while allowing my body to heal. Here's hoping and praying the best for you- Dx

Michelle, I sent you an e-mail.