New Tube

[Vikman]

My dad just got his PEG tube yesterday but was wondering about something. We have noticed whenever we go to do a feeding(before we start) that in the tube, between the clamp and where it exits the stomach, there is a little bit of stomach contents that has come out. Is this normal? I just want to make sure it doesn't cause issues down the line with infection or clogs.

Edit...whoops didn't finish writing the thread title

 

[affected]

Yes it's normal, that's why the clamp is there

 

[BlueandGold]

No worries. I have the same thing in my tube and I mostly just use mine for water and meds. The puréed whole foods I make in my vitamix will leak into the tube below the clamp. Just make sure you do regular flushings throughout the day. I like to do 8 ounces of Luke warm water about a half hour before bed.

Vince

 

[Vikman]

Ok thanks! Just using it now to supplement his eating so flushing before and after using it. Do you think I should flush more regularly? Like what Vince said before bed?

 

[BlueandGold]

Hydration is very, very important. I cannot drink any thin liquids especially water. So, besides my flushings I periodically do Gatorade and water between flushings. Just make sure all liquids are room temperature or at least Luke warm. Cold liquids will give him cramps.

Vince

 

[Vikman]

Thanks Vince. He definitely doesn't drink enough water so I will give more.

 

[Vikman]

How long do you think I should keep the gauze on the site? He had it put in last tuesday and the gauze has been dry pretty much since the day after.

 

[affected]

You are cleaning and changing the gauze every day?

Some people like the gauze around the stoma and keep doing it.

Mostly we didn't like it. I found I could keep the site cleaner and cleaned up after feeds without gauze.

So you can try not putting gauze there and see what you think works best.

 

[Vikman]

Yes we have been changing and cleaning it everyday.