Liquid Hope moves too slowly in tube

[SanDiegoSue]

What can I do? I’ve switched to LH because other formulas gave me diarrhea. Now, first time with it and it is running so slow that i’m afraid i’ll spend hours per bag. What can I do?

 

[Nikki J]

Use a kangaroo pump? You can set the infusion rate.

 

[Kristina1]

Are you on FB? There is an amazing g-tube group there and I have learned so much from people on that group. Many in the group reported liquid hope was a great choice for them, but thick and hard to get down the tube. Most ended up thinning it with water until it went down at a reasonable rate. This forum doesn't let you post links, but if you search for: "Adult GTube Feeding" in 'groups' in a facebook search it will come right up. From stoma care to healthier formula options (as opposed to jevity), to strategies for making your own blenderized meals, it is a great resource. Many knowledgeable people there who've been using a tube for years or decades!

 

[SanDiegoSue]

Thank you so much Kristina, i’ll Check it out.

 

[GregK]

The simple answer, the thing that my wife did in the very same situation, was to dilute with warm/hot water.

That's it! Dilute until it flows!

 

[affected]

yep there is no problem to dilute with some warm water to get the flow rate right

 

[SanDiegoSue]

We have diluted with warm water and it works!

 

[mich5]

we bolus feed. We push it through the syringe.

 

[affected]

Fantastic success!