3 and a half weeks after treatment and I can swallow ok and take liquid and smoothies orally plus odd solids like weetabix
I still have my RIG and am scared of losing it in case things regress
any thoughts .Mucus is a bit of a problem but living with it
any thoughts ?
Hi Oberon
well done do far
Your dieticians won’t let you lose your PEG till your weight is stable without using it. So don’t worry.
Mucous… mine went as quickly as it came some time after 12 weeks.
In the meantime I found fizzy Diet Coke or ginger ale were good at shifting it. That and spitting a lot.
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