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Cancer Support

Solly Mack

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11. I cleaned mine a few times a day.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #10)

Wed Apr 4, 2018, 10:15 PM

Apr 2018

I seldom kept a dressing on it though. No real drainage of any sort. If it did look crusty I put antibiotic ointment around the entry area but mostly in the early days.

Other than the bulge and changing the way I slept, mine wasn't a big problem. I went from trying to hide it under my clothing to letting it dangle down - I got used to it and didn't care who stared.

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Progress! I havent used my PEG for 10 days. [View all] alfredo Apr 2018 OP

Yay! Great news! Solly Mack Apr 2018 #1

I am willing to endure the pain just for the alfredo Apr 2018 #4

Oh, I know. It is much so better without it. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #7

Are there any diet restrictions after the procedure? alfredo Apr 2018 #8

None for me. No stitches either but monitor the site. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #9

Right now it is red and a real pain. It looks like I lost some skin. alfredo Apr 2018 #10

I cleaned mine a few times a day. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #11

I've had drainage from day one. I have to keep dressing on because I have an allergy to the bumper. alfredo Apr 2018 #12

Bummer. Are you maintaining your weight? Solly Mack Apr 2018 #13

I initially lost 3lbs, but now I can drink the 2cal and that is good. alfredo Apr 2018 #14

Congratulations WhiteTara Apr 2018 #2

Thanks. Its been a long walk. alfredo Apr 2018 #5

Fantastic! Congrats! sinkingfeeling Apr 2018 #3

Thanks, I cant wait to have a glass of buttermilk. alfredo Apr 2018 #6

Good News! wiley Apr 2018 #15

I try to keep up with protein and high caloric foods so to maintain wieght. alfredo Apr 2018 #16

So how are you now? wiley Jun 2018 #17

Age defines how long it takes to recover. alfredo Jun 2018 #18

This site never tells me when people respond wiley Jun 2018 #19

Hang in there. Recovery is tough and the damage could be permanent. alfredo Jun 2018 #20