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Hi. Sorry to hear this. I had a PEG fitted before starting treatment. I’m not sure how common it is to have one fitted during treatment as it is not always a simple procedure & can take a while to settle down. I think an NG tube is the usual route - Beesuit will know more. Dani?

Blod said:

Beesuit will know more. Dani?

 Rose28 

Hi Rose. Yes they can fit a PEG during treatment but it’s not common. It might be that they may well keep him in till his treatment is finished at least. Was he offered a stomach tube before RT? 

Hi Rose28

Im sorry to hear about your husband ,Im sure the team will be able to support his nutritional and fluid intake issues. I had a PIG fitted( llike PEG but different insertion process) day before treatment started(Chemo and Radiotherapy and like your husband was hospitalised ( due to sickness and dehydration 2 stone weight loss). I was in and out for 4 weeks but the team managed to find 2 anti sickness drugs that helped

.I was told a feeding tube can be fitted during treatment but as they normally take 2-10 days to settle they like to do them before it starts. I didn't want the tube initially but it was the best thing for me in the long run as 8 weeks post treatment and sadly still totally reliant on it. Also I now look back and know that the  four weeks I spent in Hospital were essential to my recovery.

Tell him to hold on in there during these dark days it does get better  sending you both the strength to get through this x

Debbie

Oh Debbielouise  I am so happy to see you posting here. I know you have been in awful trouble with your sickness in hospital but you seem to be coming through it all into the sunshine again. Hugs

Thanks Dani 

Wouldnt be at this point without the amazing support I receive from you and Hazel! 

You got me through the darkest days and kept me going when I felt do helpless .xxxx

You Began as Mentors end are now my Friends

If I can do it anyone can xxx

ForEver thankful to this site for finding you both x

Debbie

Hi Rose

T2Nim tonsil cancer....Chemoradio finished June2023

PEG tube  fitted pre-treatment

Problems started for me during weeks 3 and 4 of CRT, rapidly lost 15kg and Radiotherapy  team duly admitted me to Dundee Ninewells ward 32 to stabilize my weight, was there for 12 days....my stomach would not tolerate Ensure 2cal thru PEG/pump....vomiting it straight out for some reason....put on to Jevity feed which I tolerated, thankfully......now have a healthy BMI....eating normally....taste slowly returning.

Best of luck 

Peter

I insisted on a PEG fitting before treatment; there was no way I was having an NG tube.  They said they could do it during treatment but I can't imagine how they could get it down my throat if I cant swallow.  I guess they would have to use one of the alternatives like RIG...

PFJTHS said:

I can't imagine how they could get it down my throat if I cant swallow. 

You’d be surprised. It just slips down. You get a sip of water to help it down. 

Hi Peter I sipped water via a straw literally a sip and the tube was down I had it changed week 6 as well again the nurses are extremely slick at doing them. 
Hazel 

Debbielouise said:

ForEver thankful to this site for finding you both

One day when you are out of this mire we will all three meet up and have a party