RIG feed tube

Hi Dave, I had a RIG fitted, it was just one overnight in hospital just to make sure everything was ok. You will be shown how to use it, and how to keep it clean, I had no problem sleeping with it, although I did sleep sitting up while overnight feeding. If you have difficultly eating during your treatment, you will be so pleased you have got it, I know I was, it was my lifesaver.

Ray.

Hi Dave

Had a PEG ....used it overnight...bought a V-shaped pillow to help with feeding/sleeping....worked a treat

Peter

Thank you Ray for that info , gives me more confidence thanks

Dave

Cheers Peter , I did manage to get a v pillow 

Dave

Hello Dave

I too had a RIG fitted. I was pretty much knocked out for the actual procedure. Like Ray, kept in overnight and shown how to use and keep it clean.  I didn’t use it for overnight feeding, I fed manually as it were during the day.   I had no difficulty sleeping on my side with it. You might want to tape it to stop it pulling when sleeping and during the day to avoid it flopping around.  I tucked mine under a soft bra….but I’m guessing that wouldn’t be much of a solution solution for you…..!

Hated the thing initially and was reluctant to have one fitted…..but it saved my life.  Wouldn’t have got through without it.  I was totally reliant on it for food and hydration.  Didn’t have any problems with it .

All the best 

Liz

Hi Liz

Thank you sooo much for that info , me and my partner Melanie did laugh at the part about the bra... She said I could borrow her bra lolol.

On a serious note I really appreciate all the info and tips you give me along with all the other lovely people on this site. 

Take care Liz and thank you once again x

A little plastic alligator clip with hole drilled in it....attach a piece of cord ....secure the cord to the dangly bit of the feeding tube....then you can use the clip to secure it to clothing....or a neck chain in the shower or bath....worked for me