Hi everyone!
Posting as my father has oesophageal cancer including a lymph node tumour and is now fully RIG fed.
He's had for about 3 weeks now and is still struggling with a lot of reflux! We've been trying different things to try and settle it and his GP has upped his lansoprazole
But combined with a radiotherapy cough it's quite distressing for him.
Anyone else experienced since when moving to RIG/PEG feeding? Any tips and tricks?
Thankyou!!!
I had issues with my PEG. I had to move to a lighter fortisip and use a pump to slowly feed. Before I switched I got sick. Not sure if that's the solution for your dad but might be worth a try.
Good luck x
Overnight pump feeding at a slower rate...propped up on a V-shaped pillow...it's very much trial and error...I changed from Ensure 2cal feed to Jevity feed ...that certainly helped with reflux issues.
Michael
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