what is a feeding tube?

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Hi anne. If she can still work a can opener and pop a lid off a pill container to open the tube she should be ok with feeding herself. My friend was able to do his own. AL.
 
Thanks Al. Happy Thanksgiving. Anne
 
Just in case our American friends didn't know it ,it is Thanksgiving up here this weekend in Canada. Thanks Anne, same to you and your family. AL.
 
granny,

how long do you have to have the feeding tube until you can get the "button"
 
My husband has just gotten one a couple of weeks ago. His motor skills are still fine as he has bulbar mostly. He can use his by himself. It is just a matter of holding the tube up and inserting a syringe and gravity does the rest. It is not difficult to do. Best of luck to you!
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Hi TBone. Welcome to the group. I am not 100% sure but I think I read somewhere that you have to have the tube for 3 months before the button can be done. It may be under feeding tubes in the search feature at the top of the page. AL.
 
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