Peg Tube is in

[Lavender Lady]

Last Monday i had my tube inserted. it was a very painful recovery with 2 days in the hospital to get pain under control. it is getting better. i will see doctor tomorrow for f/u. Having some nausea yesterday and today? using a walker to get around the house.

Rox

 

[BarryG]

Rox, so glad that you're ok. The peg placement is such an individual thing, for some (Joel) it is a breeze, for others it is difficult and many of us fall somewhere in the middle. I had no pain and am sorry that you have. Is the nausea from using the tube or just because?

I know that in a couple of weeks you wont even feel it and it will help you a lot.

Good idea about the walker, I use mine all around the house even from my bed to the sink and toilet even though it is only about 8 feet.

 

[laurel]

It's good to know you are basically okay Rox. I have been a little worried as it seems so long ago that you were here. Take care, and I hope the nausea and pain go away quickly.
Laurel

 

[Jellycat]

Hope the pain goes away soon Rox. As Barry says, everyone has a different experience but in case it is of any consolation my pals needed 2 attempts to get the peg in in the first place & spent 10 days in hospital in total. Pain lingered for a few weeks after. That was last January. Now she says she'd do it all again & it's made a marvellous difference to her life. Despite all the troubles she says she'd do it all again in a flash.

 

[halfin]

Sorry you had a rough time of it, Rox, but sounds like you're on the mend now. I had mine put in two weeks ago and just spent one night in the hospital, but I was glad I did. I'm now using it for almost all my nutrition and just eating desserts, so things could certainly be worse.

It's actually my second tube as I have an IV line for a drug trial. Once in a while Fran gets mixed up about which tube to grab, pretty funny. (No uncouth remarks!)

 

[BarryG]

Hal, we wouldn't dream of making any uncouth remarks :evil::evil:

 

[abbas child]

Rox, I'm so glad you are able to come in and say hi. I figured there must have been a tough recovery...and am so sorry. Hope the nausea is gone very soon.
XO,
Ann

Hal, you're such a good patient! Enjoy desserts! Enjoy being grabbed!

 

[rose]

Rox,

Welcome back. I hope each day is easier.

 

[Sequoia]

Hello Rox, so glad to hear from you! Missed you! Sorry you had to go thru the pain, but glad that you are coming out of it. It's a big transition and you will get through it with a little time. Take good care of yourself, ok?
loving ((HUGS)), gentle ones!

 

[Lavender Lady]

Thank you all who responded. I saw the doctor today and he checked it and all looks good. Getting better each day. I appreciate all your support and encouragement it helps. My new saying is: I know where I am going, I don't like how I am going to get there. I have been praying alot for God to help me.

Rox

 

[abbas child]

Rox, you're in my prayers daily. I hope each day with the PEG is easier.
XO

 

[Jellycat]

So glad it's looking good and getting better each day Rox.