Using feeding tube overnight

Hi. I had a PEG during & after treatment & used it overnight from week 4. I propped myself up in a semi sitting position as recommended by my HEN’s nurse & it was fine. A ‘V ‘ shaped pillow is useful for this. No need for anything fancy or expensive. 

Hi DaddyBear I fed overnight through my RIG, and I more or less sat up in bed, I had a large V shaped pillow plus other pillows, to ensure I remained in that position, it's surprising how quickly you get used to it. Like Blod says no need for anything fancy.

Regards Ray.

I propped myself up and surrounded myself by pillows in the spare room. But by morning I had slid down anyway. I had a nasogastric tube so I think it was more crucial to stay upright. I did aspirate food twice. Masses if coughing and a bit of chest pain for a couple of hours then I was fine. 

DaddyBear Dont over complicate it as Blod says a V shaped pillow works a treat for feeding over night 

My partner made me a very rough sloping wooden frame to go behind pillows and that worked well while on overnight tube feeds. Sleeping in a half-sitting position was easier than I expected - I was so tired from the treatment. Sending love, Catriona

PS we don't need it now & would be glad to pass it one to anyone who can collect it - we're in SE London

Started pump feeding just yesterday.  I actually bought an electric bed before because I have throat cancer and was terrified of choking.  Last night I kept slipping down and at times through the night I felt  like video drunk 50 gallons of water!  Extremely uncomfortable,, awake most of the night, very tired today.  I'm going to try elevate the hedvvhigher and use pillows.  Early days still awaiting results and appointment with ENT, MRI done on the 25th February, can't say I'm impressed.  I've lost over 3 stone Imneed sorting!!!!  Oncology App next week see what they have to say.  Good luck.

Hi, i started off with NG feeding overnight and yes i had to sit upright. Sleep wasnt great as i was worried i would aspirate the feed. 
i spoke with dietitian and started to have my feed through the day, using a portable rucksack to carry it wherever i went and pausing it for radiotherapy. I also used to speed up the rate to get it in quicker (after discussing with the dietitian of course). Sleeping was much better after i swiched to day feeding. 
Elaine

Hi Daddy Bear

I've had an NG tube for about three months now and feed at night time.

Personnally i can't get on with the V pillows, so i just use two large soft cusions and four pillows.

I's soooo comfortable !!

Cat x

Hi daddybear I had the same problem as you and many others but i was fortunate enough to already have an adjustable  bed for the reason I sleep mostly in a very high position. Even now the side effects from the radiotherapy still make my sleeping difficult ( dry sticky mouth. very loud grunty snore)  and i was always having problems with  a thick mucus which hampered my breathing, so to answer you concerns about the bed !00% yes go for it, my wife even got herself one as they are so comfy,,,,,,Good luck with whatever decision  you choose

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