09/07/07 Feed Tube Demo

[nek1555]

Don't apologize, You are doing fine with your english!

[ulrichaguiar]

and sorry for my bad inglish

[nek1555]

@ulrichaguiar Don't apologize, you are doing fine with your english.

[ulrichaguiar]

Actualy i use one of those. But the one i use don´t have this safety plug.it´s a lot easier with it.

I don´t understand inglish very well (listening... reading is fine...)

I use it for two years and still use.

how are you today? Are you still need it?

[nek1555]

@ulrichaguiar I no longer use my feeding tube. My cancer is in remission :-)

You are using yours for two years?, I hope that you will be ok.

[abisaber90]

awesome video. Great job, and thx.

[nek1555]

@abisaber90 Thank You!

[NURSEJESS288]

thanks Mr. Ken............

[nek1555]

@NURSEJESS288 Thanks for commenting Nurse Jess

[keithoisky]

thank you for sharing. its very informative for caregivers like me. I wish and pray healing for you.

[nek1555]

@keithoisky Thanks.

[mairisbp100]

thankyou 

[nek1555]

@mairisbp100 You're welcomed.

[AngelandAna1]

Thank you for the video. It was very informative!

[nek1555]

@AngelandAna1 Thanks!

[blubber55555]

that looks really scary...especially when you talk about the bulb (PLUCK THE BULB) so scary! I'm only fourteen so this is new to me....

[nek1555]

@blubber55555 Yes, it seemed scary to me too, especially removing the bulb part. But I guess you do what you have to do, and it all turns out okay. I figured that if everybody else can do it, than I can do it too.

[nek1555]

@yorkielover35 Actually, it did at first because it was too tight. I had it adjusted a little looser, and then I was fine.

[DamienX84]

Thank you for the video. My father is getting a PEG on Tuesday and he starts chemotherapy on Thursday.

[nek1555]

@DamienX84 I wish all the best to your father as he begins his treatment this week!

[DJTASHA]

Thank you so much its so nice that you show people how to do that...x

[nek1555]

@DJTASHA Thanks for your nice comment.

[nova0910]

Bless you and thank you for sharing this video as well as your amazing journey.

[nek1555]

@nova0910 Thank You much!

[barneyfm]

Thanks, I'm getting a PEG in the next couple weeks for tongue cancer treatment. I feel a little better about the tube after watching your video. Prayers to you and your full recovery!

[nek1555]

@barneyfm Take care my friend! Stay strong!

[kleled]

THANKYOU FOR THIS. I WILL BE DOING THIS SOON FOR M YGRANDDAUGHTER

[nek1555]

@kleled You're welcomed! All my best to you and granddaughter.

[nek1555]

@jeanie980 Thanks for your comment. Although I understand your dad being so depressed, I know that must be very difficult for you to see. I wish you all the best as you work with your dad.

[roxanecullen]

I am a nurse and I see a couple of critical errors with this video which you are probably not aware and were probably not trained correctly . First, you should be checking for residual. Second, NEVER EVER EVER push the syringe...this can cause a GI bleed...anything being put in is done ONLY BY GRAVITY...no matter how long it takes. Third, flushing should be before and after. You also didn't address meds. which should always be given before feeding and then flushed.

[roxanecullen]

I am a nurse and I see a couple of critical errors with this video which you are probably not aware and were probably not trained correctly . First, you should be checking for residual. Second, NEVER EVER EVER push the syringe...this can cause a GI bleed...anything being put in is done ONLY BY GRAVITY...no matter how long it takes

[TheLeggz]

I JUST got back from the hospital. My husband just found out he has throat cancer. Today he went to the hospital to have a feeding tube put into his stomach. After watching your video I feel a lot more comfortable in knowing what to expect. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope your doing better? God Bless You <3

[nek1555]

@TheLeggz I'm sorry to hear of his throat cancer, I hope and pray all goes well with treatments. I got good mileage out of my tube while it was there, I have since had it removed. I have been in remission for awhile now. I hope for the same for your husband!

[NathanielShapiro]

YOU WANNA KNOW HOW TO HANDLE A FEEDING TUBE??? type in "Papa does the Pole Dance........very inspirational...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!

[nek1555]

@NathanielShapiro Thanks for the link... I enjoyed watching his great spirit!

[MrCodymany]

i have a tube two im 12

[nek1555]

@MrCodymany 12 and with a tube? I hope you are doing okey.

[ml3229]

Thank you very much for posting this. I am facing the possibility of having this done with my Mom and now have a better idea of what is actually involved in use.

I hope your health improves each and every day!!

[nek1555]

@ml3229 I hope everything goes well with your mom.

[scotchkazza]

hi

this is a great video very informative and a good learning aid for myself. i work in the care field and have come across a couple of these pegs but have been very apprehensive about having to aid with peg feeding.

aftering watching this i feel that i would be able to assist a client with confidence if asked to peg feed.

glad you are doing well. and i wish you continued good health and happiness. god bless.. karen

[nek1555]

@scotchkazza Thanks for commenting Karen, it's great to hear that this video helps! Good luck with your profession!

[misspinkie86]

Thank you for this video, it was very informative! I'm going to be giving my father his feedings starting tomorrow...he has stage 4 larynx cancer. Its good to know that your cancer is in remission!

[nek1555]

@misspinkie86 I glad if the video is helpful, and sorry to hear of your dad's situation. I wish you and him all the best as you battle this thing! Stay strong!

[stephensiyawo]

Thanks for this vedeo. Its very informative.

[nek1555]

Thanks for the comment.

[juliusceezar]

Thank you for posting this video, very informative & I hope you are doing well. Best wishes!

[nek1555]

In remission for 2 years, one month now :-)

Thanks for the wishes!

[mtjrg2002]

That is great that you got it out! :)

[mtjrg2002]

Do you still have the tube?

[nek1555]

No, after radiation and chemo, I was able to get rid of the tube.

[RayPaganJr]

After radiation I went from 185 to 136 lbs. I got a feeding tube. When I woke up it felt like someone stabbed me. Then I got hiccups for three days on and off. That worsened the pain. Can't eat because I'm not producing saliva. Don't know when I'll get my saliva, if at all. This sucks. I'm a foodie.

[nek1555]

You went through quite a lot! I hope you get your saliva back. That sure complicates things. I got hiccups too, but not because of the feeding tube being installed. My hiccups were caused by the chemo drugs.

[chrismax01]

Hi, thank you so much for this video. I'm suppose to get a feeding tube tomorrow and I was really nervous about it but after watching this video I am less scared. I'm having a gastroscopy tomorrow so I guess they will install the tube at the same time. You have to excuse my writing because I am French

[nek1555]

I'm glad that this video helps to calm your nerves. :-)

I wish you good luck with the procedure tomorrow!

[tomkorbin]

hi i'm thomas corbin i'm deaf and cerebral palsy in wheelchair from wisconsin. i cant eat anythings or not feel hurgy yet b ecause i have lot problem my neck to tie from my body i cant swallow i dontwant get chok in my neck. how make feedtube in my stomach? how long? how will be happen if get dead or to much let me know plss

[lois712]

Thank you for posting this video, very helpful.

[nek1555]

Thank you for letting me know.

[jenoconnor325]

This was really helpful, thank you from a nursing student! :-)

[nek1555]

Thanks so much for the comment!

[TattooToad16]

i use the same formual :) im 16 had my G tube for 7 years

[nek1555]

Wow, you've had yours for a long time! I hope you are doing ok!

[jdtam5]

Thanks for posting this video. I am a nursing student who is taking care of a patient with PEG today...and wanted to review procedure on it. You did a very nice job! Thank you..Hope you are well!

[nek1555]

I am doing great thanks to the folks in the medical profession. Good luck with your studies. I'm glad the video comes in handy for you!

[041766snick]

Thank you !! My Grandma has one and I was looking to see how it is done because I thought the nurse at the home she lives in was doing it too fast. I'm glad you made this video. I hope all is well with you. God Bless You :)

[nek1555]

I'm glad to help. I wish Grandma all the best!

[amricanka]

i wish you to get well soon, God Bless you !

[nek1555]

I'm feeling much better these days, thanks amricanka!

[floridadrama]

Thank you so much for the video.I am trying to learn as much about pegs as possible as I will be looking after people in my job who may have them. God Bless you. x

[nek1555]

I'm glad to help!

[loryvette]

cool demo.

[nek1555]

I put up the demo just in case anyone else is about to get a feeding tube.

[stopstaringdummy]

Do you still have the feeding tube? And if you had it taken out it sounds painfull, was it?

Also, if you blew through the hose would it make you burp?

[nek1555]

The tube is gone now, and there was a sharp pain while taking it out for the first 30 seconds, but great relief after that.

I was able to let gas out of my stomach by opening the end of the feed tube. I never tried blowing air into my stomach.

[stopstaringdummy]

Lol, I was sure about that! I just like having a little fun is all!

[vablackwell]

My mother-in-law lives with us, and has a neurodegenerative disorder called Multiple System Atrophy. She is bedridden and can't swallow well so the speech pathologist has recommended a feeding tube.

For families who are caregivers for patients in the home, your information is invaluable.

Just one question regarding the needle, is it a sharp needle or not sharp? We have a toddler at home too and I'm wondering about this.

What you are doing is HUGE.

Best wishes,

Virginia

[nek1555]

No, not sharp at all, and made of plastic with a large opening (about 1/8 inch) opening at the end. My wording "needle" may be misleading.

Best wishes to you Virginia, and to your mom-in-law!

Ken

[ryukenss]

It is not really a needle. It's called a syringe. No needle involved. There are different types of syringes his is a luer-lock. I prefer the catheter tips since there's less spilling with them. :)

[HEE76]

What a great video - I will be using you as an example of g-tube feeding (so clear and easy to follow) to my student nurse group. Well done and good luck with all the treatments x

[nek1555]

I am very honored!

[franracer33]

nice demo...

[nek1555]

Thanks!

[desiderata16]

Ken,

Have you had any troubles with your feeding tube staying in? My father's has come out twice since it was placed on 8-16-07. His is located in his small intestine (J-tube) and is sutured in.

I am happy that you are able to eat. My sister is now viewing your videos to help her cope with our dad's cancer. The next step is to get him to watch. I know if he did see your videos...you would inspire him!!

Desiderata (Leah, IL

[nek1555]

Desiderata, no I haven't had problems with my tube pulling out. My guess is that my doctor has the option to put in a much bigger bulb to hold the tube inside the stomach. Your father doesn't have that opportunity with it installed in the small intestine.

I sure am glad if my videos can help your family and your dad to get through these treatments. It makes it all worth it for me. I totally understand that folks respond to cancer and treatments in different ways. Stay strong!

[expresspress]

Ken,

Great news, no mass.

Yes, Ken everyone does react in a different manner with cancer treatments. I too am a survivor of the big C.

I bet you can't wait to eat that big meal after your feeding tube is out. Soon Ken, soon. :-)

Good luck this week.

Carol, NY

[nek1555]

Even better news Carol, the feeding tube is only there for looks at this point. I am eating full meals. I just have to chew real good because of the width of my esophagus. But in 2 1/2 weeks from now, when I have chemo treatments behind me, the esophagus gets stretched on Friday, Sept. 28th. Then I don't have to chew my food so much.

[desiderata16]

My dad was diagnosed with Stage IV gastric cancer on August 9th 07. He had been treated for esophageal reflux since March but the meds were not working, had an endoscopy and here we are. Thank you for your video. I want to stay up and listen to all of the rest of them because this is the first one I have seen. Maybe it will help me help my father. Good luck on your medical journey-By the way, has your doctor discussed an esophageal stent for your restricted esophagus?

[nek1555]

Sorry to hear the news of your father Desiderata, I know hearing the news is a shock. I hope that some of my videos help out. Keep in mind that everyone reacts differently to cancer and it's treatment. It sounds to me that you will know what to do.

My esophagus can be stretched as you suggest. I may have to wait while I receive my 4th round of chemo starting this week. I just have to chew me food real good in the meantime.

[sharnale]

V-e-r-y interesting! Good news in all respects! Hopefully the restricted esophagus will soon be good news, too. Thanks, Ken, for sharing.

[nek1555]

Sharon, the esophagus is fixable, but with the round of chemo scheduled to begin on Monday, I'm guessing that the procedure may have to wait for a few weeks.