My last post was about the fact that almost all people who live with a PEG feeding tube also protect it with a bandage. I am one of them. Of course, as is so often the case in life, there are a few exceptions. But more about that later. Since such a bandage has to …
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The PEG bandage
When you hear the word bandage, you usually think of something being wrapped in a gauze bandage. While this is not technically correct, it is what most people think of. When it comes to a PEG bandage, there is actually no gauze bandage, just a few wound dressings and a plaster. A PEG feeding tube …
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The doctor’s consultation on the PEG – a positive experience
In my last blog post, I told you how the insensitive approach of my doctors initially led to me completely blocking the topic of PEG feeding tubes. Especially because my cautious interest was not taken seriously. This didn’t make it any easier for the staff at the next clinic to convince me to have a …
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The doctor’s consultation on the PEG – a negative experience
Sometimes you already suspect it (and may even have successfully suppressed it until now). When the doctors treating you tell you that a PEG feeding tube is really necessary, it is still often a shock. Even if a PEG is a really good therapeutic tool, a permanent feeding tube is usually nothing to look forward …
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Tube feeding – an introduction
A small warning in advance: this is only the first of many articles on the subject of tube feeding. Because this topic is really very extensive. Of course it is. After all, it’s about our food. One of the most important things in life. There are also countless books, blogs, YouTube channels and TV shows …
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On own behalf
It’s been quiet here lately. Very quiet. This has certainly been unpleasant in two ways. On the one hand for you, who have been used to regularly reading new posts from me about life with a PEG tube. But also for the algorithms and ultimately for myself. Because if the algorithms don’t like you, then …
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Fears about the PEG feeding tube
If someone is afraid of a feeding tube, I can absolutely understand that. I felt the same way at the time. Looking back, however, these fears were completely unjustified. That’s why I think it’s all the more important to address those fears here. Fear of the unknown Today I am a professional when it comes …
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PEG feeding tube and oral eating
Time and time again, when I talk to others about PEG feeding tubes, I come across two statements. Either “I don’t need a feeding tube, I can still eat properly” or “I don’t want a feeding tube, I like eating far too much”. I can totally understand both statements. After all, I was also at …
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My first PEG feeding tube: an experience report
I have already described how a PEG tube is placed in this blogpost here. However, this is really only an objective description of the procedure. Today I would like to share my personal impressions of the first PEG placement with you. I will be focussing on the day of the procedure itself. Because the preliminary …
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The days after the PEG placement
After a PEG feeding tube has been placed, it takes a little while to regain consciousness due to the medication administered. The throat may hurt a little. After all, a lot has been pushed through there for the procedure. But that will soon go away. As a PEG tube is often established as part of …
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