feeding tubes - advice

colet

hi
i have a feeding tube all my life. my current tube has been in since 2017.

what is the lifespan for a tube in an adult body?  - in the 4 years i had infection after infection and sometimes it feels like it get stuck inside,  get a growth on the site (I can keep going)  but before October 2016 I HAD NONE OF THESE SYMTOMS!!!!!!!!!!

any advice???????

oh yeah my tube constant said that I needed loose weight but I'm not that overweight

Sandy_123

Hi  @colet it doesn't sound too comfortable that it's causing  several infections, sounds like it needs looking at properly and maybe changing, especially as you've only had it since this one was fitted. I would definitely seek advice from your specialist. 

Albus_Scope

Hey @colet, that sounds very rough for you, I'm so sorry.  I'd definitely raise this issue with your specialist. 

Richard_Scope

Hi @colet
It sounds very much like there was an infection that occurred around the time the tube was replaced in 2017 and that hasn't been completely eradicated. So it returns.