I had to have a peg re-fitted just before xmas due to weight loss following removal of soft palate. It was ok initially but I started doing some weight lifting on my home bench and since then its been really painful just inside where tube goes into tummy. Do you think this could be cause of pain?
Hi tibbsy, well done in starting the weights, it could be this causing the pain as the stomach is maybe getting tighter and more muscular or you have pulled something inside. I have never done weights so I'm only guessing, the tube could be pulling tight around the stoma, or it could be a simple infection like I had a month ago where a case of using antibiotics solved the problem. Maybe lay off the weights for a while and see what happens. Good luck keep up the good work
Chris . x.
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
Lifting weights especially if you fix your diaphragm will tense the abdominal muscles so I think your diagnosis is spot on.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Funny enough Tibbsy12,i have just had an Abbot nurse around to change my feeding tube, they are pretty good if you have problems, i use hydrocortisone cream if my tube is a bit sore or red. Hopefully, you are back on the weights soon. Take care.
Chris x
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
