Is there anyone out there that has/had a feeding tube (NGT)?!


Question: Is there anyone out there that has/had a feeding tube (NGT)!?
I have so many questions!.!.!. let's start with:
Could I look after it at home!?
Does the line get flushed!?
Could I put meds in with food!?
Could I eat normal food too!?

If anyone feels like they can help, please email me!. Thanks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
I dont think you can eat normal food!.Meds can go in with your food and it needs flushed and you can do this at home!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

of course you can look at it, it's important for you to assess the tube and the insertion point

the line will be flushed before and after feedings or medication administration to prevent occlusion

You may not want to put meds in with food unless they are crushed to a fine powder to prevent blocking the tube

Eating normal food you would have to ask your doc, typically they will not allow you to eat normal food!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Every answer is a yes except eating normal food!. That is a guestion for the Dr!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

All I know is that my boyfriend has a tube he wants to feed me!Www@Answer-Health@Com





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