My favorite PEG tube products
There is an abundance of products for PEG tubes and PEG tubes themselves! I've had a tube since early 2016 and I've used a lot of products and tube types!
PEG tube basics: care & complications
Particularly because of the location, daily care of your stoma (the hole the tube is in) is required to keep it healthy and prevent skin irritation and infections. Much like the first time you use it, it can seem intimidating but it's quite simple!
Remember to always wash your hands before and after doing anything with the site!
PEG tube basics: usage
Feeding
Using a PEG tube may seem scary and intimidating at first, but it's easy once the anxiety goes away!
Most tubes have adapters with two or three ports; the balloon type has three, and the ones without a balloon have two. NEVER use the smaller port that goes to the balloon; only use the larger ports (they usually have a cap to close them.
PoopLog Review
Though everyone should be familiar with their typical bowel habits, it's even more important to familiarize yourself with the kids you drop off at the pool if you have a medical condition, particularly gastrointestinal and/or neurological conditions.
As with many things - there's an app* for that!
Chronic SOS - June 27, 2022
for now, I’m going to share some of my favorite IBS related memes and videos. This is of course to honor the awful flare that I’ve been fighting off. If crude humor isn’t something you enjoy, this is not the post for you!