j-tube

dana712
on 8/2/11 4:00 am
hi all
Is it normal for the skin around the j-tube to get red,and it looks a little blistery. How can i keep this in for 6 weeks.

Dana
MomToTeens
on 8/2/11 4:16 am - OH
Hi Dana,

I just emailed Dr. K about this over the weekend.  He says it's normal and to try coating around the tube with Maalox (yep, the white stuff you drink).  I haven't had a chance to try that, but I did tape the tube so it wasn't laying on the sore spot, and it was much better this morning.  Also, I haven't been  wearing my binder much, and it seems to help to let it breathe.

Susan
RNY:  05/24/2005     SW:  270, lowest:  190,  Back up to:  230
Revision to DS:  07/24/2011  SW:230/CW:181/GW:140
   
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dana712
on 8/2/11 4:54 am
I think I will try the Maalox.


Thanks
Dana
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