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Don't assume that you'll need a feeding tube because there are many of us around

who have had PLS for a very long time and have no problems swallowing. Everyone

is different in their symptoms and rate of progression. There are some who do

have feeding tubes and they seem to do quite well with them. On the other hand,

you may never have to 'cross that bridge'.

Dolores (PLSer and Registered Dietitian in CT)

plsers

- - -they tell me one day i won't be able to eat and will need a feeding tube.

are there any plsers out there that has a feeding tube? so far i have not heard

anyone address this topic. hopefully that is a long ways off! denise

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I have a feeding tube and like it. It lets me be " lazy " and not expend a

lot of my limited energy eating or preparing food. I take all my fluids

through the tube, even though I still enjoy an occasional margarita! I

still eat about 40% of my calories by mouth, but limit it to stuff I really

like.cake, ice cream, broccoli, lobster, fish and so much more.

I have a low profile tube with no dangling tubes.To see what this looks like

click here http://spoilingaunty.tripod.com/id18.html

MIC-KEY Feeding Tube September 2005: The MicKey style PEG is much better

than the older style I had. No tube hanging out is a great advantage both

physically and mentally. Even with my fingers limited dexterity and boobs I

can insert the tube and do feedings all by myself. Men may have an easier

time seeing what they're doing when inserting the tube. But it only took me

a short time to find the angle my wheelchair back needed to recline, to make

the insertion and removal of the tube easier.

The only part that shows is the top part, where the markings are. I

remember the horror I felt seeing that long tube sticking out of me after

surgery. Now I knew I was sick. Like having a wheelchair strapped to my

ass wasn't a clear indication? But the PEG was different, harder

emotionally to accept. I knew I needed it for water (hydration) but

resisted using the PEG for nutrition. I think if I'd had the Mic-Key style

it would have been emotionally easier to use.

Not having a tube dangling, tuck into my pants or taped (and retaped after

each feeding) is much better and more hygienic. The PEG was always in the

way when I used the toilet. The Mic-Key is much easier to conceal beneath

clothes. As you know feeling like I'm " Jabba the Fat " has been an issue for

me. I now realize the PEG tube added to this image. It always added bulk

under my clothes. The Mic-Key doesn't. Another emotional plus.

I haven't had any significant irritation around the Mic-Key button. It

rotates freely. I had a significant amount of irritation with the old style

PEG bumper. I cleaned daily and applied Neosporin daily under the bumper to

stop redness and chafing. Now I clean and dry thoroughly around the area at

least once a day. No Neosporin applied at all. If I don't dry completely,

I get some soreness in one area - We placed the PEG at the end of a scar

from a previous (1970's) surgery, and the scar tissue will get irritated and

red if not dried thoroughly.

With practice, I've been doing my feedings (3 or more a day) by myself.

There's only one spot where the tube can be inserted and withdrawn from the

button. I've learned to do this by feel, rather than visually aligning the

markings (Boobs block view). I have limited dexterity in my fingers and

still find it easy. It's harder to open and grasp the can of Jevity, than

insert and remove the tube.

I've increased my water intake from 50 oz a day to 72 oz a day since the

Mic-Key. I believe this is evidence of the ease of use.

http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP

http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP>

http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?NAV=1&vSearchPhrase=mic%20key&vS

earchScope=FAQs

http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?NAV=1 & vSearchPhrase=mic%20k

ey & vSearchScope=FAQs>

Lynn

plsers

- - -they tell me one day i won't be able to eat and will need a feeding

tube. are there any plsers out there that has a feeding tube? so far i have

not heard anyone address this topic. hopefully that is a long ways off!

denise

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I have a feeding tube and like it. It lets me be " lazy " and not expend a

lot of my limited energy eating or preparing food. I take all my fluids

through the tube, even though I still enjoy an occasional margarita! I

still eat about 40% of my calories by mouth, but limit it to stuff I really

like.cake, ice cream, broccoli, lobster, fish and so much more.

I have a low profile tube with no dangling tubes.To see what this looks like

click here http://spoilingaunty.tripod.com/id18.html

MIC-KEY Feeding Tube September 2005: The MicKey style PEG is much better

than the older style I had. No tube hanging out is a great advantage both

physically and mentally. Even with my fingers limited dexterity and boobs I

can insert the tube and do feedings all by myself. Men may have an easier

time seeing what they're doing when inserting the tube. But it only took me

a short time to find the angle my wheelchair back needed to recline, to make

the insertion and removal of the tube easier.

The only part that shows is the top part, where the markings are. I

remember the horror I felt seeing that long tube sticking out of me after

surgery. Now I knew I was sick. Like having a wheelchair strapped to my

ass wasn't a clear indication? But the PEG was different, harder

emotionally to accept. I knew I needed it for water (hydration) but

resisted using the PEG for nutrition. I think if I'd had the Mic-Key style

it would have been emotionally easier to use.

Not having a tube dangling, tuck into my pants or taped (and retaped after

each feeding) is much better and more hygienic. The PEG was always in the

way when I used the toilet. The Mic-Key is much easier to conceal beneath

clothes. As you know feeling like I'm " Jabba the Fat " has been an issue for

me. I now realize the PEG tube added to this image. It always added bulk

under my clothes. The Mic-Key doesn't. Another emotional plus.

I haven't had any significant irritation around the Mic-Key button. It

rotates freely. I had a significant amount of irritation with the old style

PEG bumper. I cleaned daily and applied Neosporin daily under the bumper to

stop redness and chafing. Now I clean and dry thoroughly around the area at

least once a day. No Neosporin applied at all. If I don't dry completely,

I get some soreness in one area - We placed the PEG at the end of a scar

from a previous (1970's) surgery, and the scar tissue will get irritated and

red if not dried thoroughly.

With practice, I've been doing my feedings (3 or more a day) by myself.

There's only one spot where the tube can be inserted and withdrawn from the

button. I've learned to do this by feel, rather than visually aligning the

markings (Boobs block view). I have limited dexterity in my fingers and

still find it easy. It's harder to open and grasp the can of Jevity, than

insert and remove the tube.

I've increased my water intake from 50 oz a day to 72 oz a day since the

Mic-Key. I believe this is evidence of the ease of use.

http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP

http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP>

http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?NAV=1&vSearchPhrase=mic%20key&vS

earchScope=FAQs

http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?NAV=1 & vSearchPhrase=mic%20k

ey & vSearchScope=FAQs>

Lynn

plsers

- - -they tell me one day i won't be able to eat and will need a feeding

tube. are there any plsers out there that has a feeding tube? so far i have

not heard anyone address this topic. hopefully that is a long ways off!

denise

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I have a feeding tube and like it. It lets me be " lazy " and not expend a

lot of my limited energy eating or preparing food. I take all my fluids

through the tube, even though I still enjoy an occasional margarita! I

still eat about 40% of my calories by mouth, but limit it to stuff I really

like.cake, ice cream, broccoli, lobster, fish and so much more.

I have a low profile tube with no dangling tubes.To see what this looks like

click here http://spoilingaunty.tripod.com/id18.html

MIC-KEY Feeding Tube September 2005: The MicKey style PEG is much better

than the older style I had. No tube hanging out is a great advantage both

physically and mentally. Even with my fingers limited dexterity and boobs I

can insert the tube and do feedings all by myself. Men may have an easier

time seeing what they're doing when inserting the tube. But it only took me

a short time to find the angle my wheelchair back needed to recline, to make

the insertion and removal of the tube easier.

The only part that shows is the top part, where the markings are. I

remember the horror I felt seeing that long tube sticking out of me after

surgery. Now I knew I was sick. Like having a wheelchair strapped to my

ass wasn't a clear indication? But the PEG was different, harder

emotionally to accept. I knew I needed it for water (hydration) but

resisted using the PEG for nutrition. I think if I'd had the Mic-Key style

it would have been emotionally easier to use.

Not having a tube dangling, tuck into my pants or taped (and retaped after

each feeding) is much better and more hygienic. The PEG was always in the

way when I used the toilet. The Mic-Key is much easier to conceal beneath

clothes. As you know feeling like I'm " Jabba the Fat " has been an issue for

me. I now realize the PEG tube added to this image. It always added bulk

under my clothes. The Mic-Key doesn't. Another emotional plus.

I haven't had any significant irritation around the Mic-Key button. It

rotates freely. I had a significant amount of irritation with the old style

PEG bumper. I cleaned daily and applied Neosporin daily under the bumper to

stop redness and chafing. Now I clean and dry thoroughly around the area at

least once a day. No Neosporin applied at all. If I don't dry completely,

I get some soreness in one area - We placed the PEG at the end of a scar

from a previous (1970's) surgery, and the scar tissue will get irritated and

red if not dried thoroughly.

With practice, I've been doing my feedings (3 or more a day) by myself.

There's only one spot where the tube can be inserted and withdrawn from the

button. I've learned to do this by feel, rather than visually aligning the

markings (Boobs block view). I have limited dexterity in my fingers and

still find it easy. It's harder to open and grasp the can of Jevity, than

insert and remove the tube.

I've increased my water intake from 50 oz a day to 72 oz a day since the

Mic-Key. I believe this is evidence of the ease of use.

http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP

http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP>

http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?NAV=1&vSearchPhrase=mic%20key&vS

earchScope=FAQs

http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?NAV=1 & vSearchPhrase=mic%20k

ey & vSearchScope=FAQs>

Lynn

plsers

- - -they tell me one day i won't be able to eat and will need a feeding

tube. are there any plsers out there that has a feeding tube? so far i have

not heard anyone address this topic. hopefully that is a long ways off!

denise

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Hi Lynn, thanks for the infromation, it was very informative, and it's great to

see your sense of humor, i have one too! how long have you had pls? did you

lose weight after having the feeding tube? i'll remember the name, mic-key, if

and when i will need one! denise

>

>

> Date: 2006/06/19 Mon PM 03:03:40 EDT

> To: PLS-FRIENDS >

> Subject: RE: /feeding tube

>

> I have a feeding tube and like it. It lets me be " lazy " and not expend a

> lot of my limited energy eating or preparing food. I take all my fluids

> through the tube, even though I still enjoy an occasional margarita! I

> still eat about 40% of my calories by mouth, but limit it to stuff I really

> like.cake, ice cream, broccoli, lobster, fish and so much more.

>

> I have a low profile tube with no dangling tubes.To see what this looks like

> click here http://spoilingaunty.tripod.com/id18.html

>

> MIC-KEY Feeding Tube September 2005: The MicKey style PEG is much better

> than the older style I had. No tube hanging out is a great advantage both

> physically and mentally. Even with my fingers limited dexterity and boobs I

> can insert the tube and do feedings all by myself. Men may have an easier

> time seeing what they're doing when inserting the tube. But it only took me

> a short time to find the angle my wheelchair back needed to recline, to make

> the insertion and removal of the tube easier.

> The only part that shows is the top part, where the markings are. I

> remember the horror I felt seeing that long tube sticking out of me after

> surgery. Now I knew I was sick. Like having a wheelchair strapped to my

> ass wasn't a clear indication? But the PEG was different, harder

> emotionally to accept. I knew I needed it for water (hydration) but

> resisted using the PEG for nutrition. I think if I'd had the Mic-Key style

> it would have been emotionally easier to use.

>

> Not having a tube dangling, tuck into my pants or taped (and retaped after

> each feeding) is much better and more hygienic. The PEG was always in the

> way when I used the toilet. The Mic-Key is much easier to conceal beneath

> clothes. As you know feeling like I'm " Jabba the Fat " has been an issue for

> me. I now realize the PEG tube added to this image. It always added bulk

> under my clothes. The Mic-Key doesn't. Another emotional plus.

>

> I haven't had any significant irritation around the Mic-Key button. It

> rotates freely. I had a significant amount of irritation with the old style

> PEG bumper. I cleaned daily and applied Neosporin daily under the bumper to

> stop redness and chafing. Now I clean and dry thoroughly around the area at

> least once a day. No Neosporin applied at all. If I don't dry completely,

> I get some soreness in one area - We placed the PEG at the end of a scar

> from a previous (1970's) surgery, and the scar tissue will get irritated and

> red if not dried thoroughly.

>

> With practice, I've been doing my feedings (3 or more a day) by myself.

> There's only one spot where the tube can be inserted and withdrawn from the

> button. I've learned to do this by feel, rather than visually aligning the

> markings (Boobs block view). I have limited dexterity in my fingers and

> still find it easy. It's harder to open and grasp the can of Jevity, than

> insert and remove the tube.

> I've increased my water intake from 50 oz a day to 72 oz a day since the

> Mic-Key. I believe this is evidence of the ease of use.

> http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP

> http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP>

>

> http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?NAV=1&vSearchPhrase=mic%20key&vS

> earchScope=FAQs

> http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?NAV=1 & vSearchPhrase=mic%20k

> ey & vSearchScope=FAQs>

>

>

> Lynn

> plsers

>

> - - -they tell me one day i won't be able to eat and will need a feeding

> tube. are there any plsers out there that has a feeding tube? so far i have

> not heard anyone address this topic. hopefully that is a long ways off!

> denise

>

>

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Hi Lynn, thanks for the infromation, it was very informative, and it's great to

see your sense of humor, i have one too! how long have you had pls? did you

lose weight after having the feeding tube? i'll remember the name, mic-key, if

and when i will need one! denise

>

>

> Date: 2006/06/19 Mon PM 03:03:40 EDT

> To: PLS-FRIENDS >

> Subject: RE: /feeding tube

>

> I have a feeding tube and like it. It lets me be " lazy " and not expend a

> lot of my limited energy eating or preparing food. I take all my fluids

> through the tube, even though I still enjoy an occasional margarita! I

> still eat about 40% of my calories by mouth, but limit it to stuff I really

> like.cake, ice cream, broccoli, lobster, fish and so much more.

>

> I have a low profile tube with no dangling tubes.To see what this looks like

> click here http://spoilingaunty.tripod.com/id18.html

>

> MIC-KEY Feeding Tube September 2005: The MicKey style PEG is much better

> than the older style I had. No tube hanging out is a great advantage both

> physically and mentally. Even with my fingers limited dexterity and boobs I

> can insert the tube and do feedings all by myself. Men may have an easier

> time seeing what they're doing when inserting the tube. But it only took me

> a short time to find the angle my wheelchair back needed to recline, to make

> the insertion and removal of the tube easier.

> The only part that shows is the top part, where the markings are. I

> remember the horror I felt seeing that long tube sticking out of me after

> surgery. Now I knew I was sick. Like having a wheelchair strapped to my

> ass wasn't a clear indication? But the PEG was different, harder

> emotionally to accept. I knew I needed it for water (hydration) but

> resisted using the PEG for nutrition. I think if I'd had the Mic-Key style

> it would have been emotionally easier to use.

>

> Not having a tube dangling, tuck into my pants or taped (and retaped after

> each feeding) is much better and more hygienic. The PEG was always in the

> way when I used the toilet. The Mic-Key is much easier to conceal beneath

> clothes. As you know feeling like I'm " Jabba the Fat " has been an issue for

> me. I now realize the PEG tube added to this image. It always added bulk

> under my clothes. The Mic-Key doesn't. Another emotional plus.

>

> I haven't had any significant irritation around the Mic-Key button. It

> rotates freely. I had a significant amount of irritation with the old style

> PEG bumper. I cleaned daily and applied Neosporin daily under the bumper to

> stop redness and chafing. Now I clean and dry thoroughly around the area at

> least once a day. No Neosporin applied at all. If I don't dry completely,

> I get some soreness in one area - We placed the PEG at the end of a scar

> from a previous (1970's) surgery, and the scar tissue will get irritated and

> red if not dried thoroughly.

>

> With practice, I've been doing my feedings (3 or more a day) by myself.

> There's only one spot where the tube can be inserted and withdrawn from the

> button. I've learned to do this by feel, rather than visually aligning the

> markings (Boobs block view). I have limited dexterity in my fingers and

> still find it easy. It's harder to open and grasp the can of Jevity, than

> insert and remove the tube.

> I've increased my water intake from 50 oz a day to 72 oz a day since the

> Mic-Key. I believe this is evidence of the ease of use.

> http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP

> http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP>

>

> http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?NAV=1&vSearchPhrase=mic%20key&vS

> earchScope=FAQs

> http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?NAV=1 & vSearchPhrase=mic%20k

> ey & vSearchScope=FAQs>

>

>

> Lynn

> plsers

>

> - - -they tell me one day i won't be able to eat and will need a feeding

> tube. are there any plsers out there that has a feeding tube? so far i have

> not heard anyone address this topic. hopefully that is a long ways off!

> denise

>

>

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Hi Lynn, thanks for the infromation, it was very informative, and it's great to

see your sense of humor, i have one too! how long have you had pls? did you

lose weight after having the feeding tube? i'll remember the name, mic-key, if

and when i will need one! denise

>

>

> Date: 2006/06/19 Mon PM 03:03:40 EDT

> To: PLS-FRIENDS >

> Subject: RE: /feeding tube

>

> I have a feeding tube and like it. It lets me be " lazy " and not expend a

> lot of my limited energy eating or preparing food. I take all my fluids

> through the tube, even though I still enjoy an occasional margarita! I

> still eat about 40% of my calories by mouth, but limit it to stuff I really

> like.cake, ice cream, broccoli, lobster, fish and so much more.

>

> I have a low profile tube with no dangling tubes.To see what this looks like

> click here http://spoilingaunty.tripod.com/id18.html

>

> MIC-KEY Feeding Tube September 2005: The MicKey style PEG is much better

> than the older style I had. No tube hanging out is a great advantage both

> physically and mentally. Even with my fingers limited dexterity and boobs I

> can insert the tube and do feedings all by myself. Men may have an easier

> time seeing what they're doing when inserting the tube. But it only took me

> a short time to find the angle my wheelchair back needed to recline, to make

> the insertion and removal of the tube easier.

> The only part that shows is the top part, where the markings are. I

> remember the horror I felt seeing that long tube sticking out of me after

> surgery. Now I knew I was sick. Like having a wheelchair strapped to my

> ass wasn't a clear indication? But the PEG was different, harder

> emotionally to accept. I knew I needed it for water (hydration) but

> resisted using the PEG for nutrition. I think if I'd had the Mic-Key style

> it would have been emotionally easier to use.

>

> Not having a tube dangling, tuck into my pants or taped (and retaped after

> each feeding) is much better and more hygienic. The PEG was always in the

> way when I used the toilet. The Mic-Key is much easier to conceal beneath

> clothes. As you know feeling like I'm " Jabba the Fat " has been an issue for

> me. I now realize the PEG tube added to this image. It always added bulk

> under my clothes. The Mic-Key doesn't. Another emotional plus.

>

> I haven't had any significant irritation around the Mic-Key button. It

> rotates freely. I had a significant amount of irritation with the old style

> PEG bumper. I cleaned daily and applied Neosporin daily under the bumper to

> stop redness and chafing. Now I clean and dry thoroughly around the area at

> least once a day. No Neosporin applied at all. If I don't dry completely,

> I get some soreness in one area - We placed the PEG at the end of a scar

> from a previous (1970's) surgery, and the scar tissue will get irritated and

> red if not dried thoroughly.

>

> With practice, I've been doing my feedings (3 or more a day) by myself.

> There's only one spot where the tube can be inserted and withdrawn from the

> button. I've learned to do this by feel, rather than visually aligning the

> markings (Boobs block view). I have limited dexterity in my fingers and

> still find it easy. It's harder to open and grasp the can of Jevity, than

> insert and remove the tube.

> I've increased my water intake from 50 oz a day to 72 oz a day since the

> Mic-Key. I believe this is evidence of the ease of use.

> http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP

> http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP>

>

> http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?NAV=1&vSearchPhrase=mic%20key&vS

> earchScope=FAQs

> http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?NAV=1 & vSearchPhrase=mic%20k

> ey & vSearchScope=FAQs>

>

>

> Lynn

> plsers

>

> - - -they tell me one day i won't be able to eat and will need a feeding

> tube. are there any plsers out there that has a feeding tube? so far i have

> not heard anyone address this topic. hopefully that is a long ways off!

> denise

>

>

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I haven't lost a darn pound! I've had PLS 5 years. The PEG also let

me try botox injections in my throat and tongue without any fear that

I couldn't " eat "

Lynn

>

> Hi Lynn, thanks for the infromation, it was very informative, and

it's great to see your sense of humor, i have one too! how long have

you had pls? did you lose weight after having the feeding tube?

i'll remember the name, mic-key, if and when i will need one!

denise

> >

> > From: " Lynn Holmes "

> > Date: 2006/06/19 Mon PM 03:03:40 EDT

> > To: PLS-FRIENDS >

> > Subject: RE: /feeding tube

> >

> > I have a feeding tube and like it. It lets me be " lazy " and not

expend a

> > lot of my limited energy eating or preparing food. I take all my

fluids

> > through the tube, even though I still enjoy an occasional

margarita! I

> > still eat about 40% of my calories by mouth, but limit it to

stuff I really

> > like.cake, ice cream, broccoli, lobster, fish and so much more.

> >

> > I have a low profile tube with no dangling tubes.To see what this

looks like

> > click here http://spoilingaunty.tripod.com/id18.html

> >

> > MIC-KEY Feeding Tube September 2005: The MicKey style PEG is

much better

> > than the older style I had. No tube hanging out is a great

advantage both

> > physically and mentally. Even with my fingers limited dexterity

and boobs I

> > can insert the tube and do feedings all by myself. Men may have

an easier

> > time seeing what they're doing when inserting the tube. But it

only took me

> > a short time to find the angle my wheelchair back needed to

recline, to make

> > the insertion and removal of the tube easier.

> > The only part that shows is the top part, where the markings

are. I

> > remember the horror I felt seeing that long tube sticking out of

me after

> > surgery. Now I knew I was sick. Like having a wheelchair

strapped to my

> > ass wasn't a clear indication? But the PEG was different, harder

> > emotionally to accept. I knew I needed it for water (hydration)

but

> > resisted using the PEG for nutrition. I think if I'd had the Mic-

Key style

> > it would have been emotionally easier to use.

> >

> > Not having a tube dangling, tuck into my pants or taped (and

retaped after

> > each feeding) is much better and more hygienic. The PEG was

always in the

> > way when I used the toilet. The Mic-Key is much easier to

conceal beneath

> > clothes. As you know feeling like I'm " Jabba the Fat " has been

an issue for

> > me. I now realize the PEG tube added to this image. It always

added bulk

> > under my clothes. The Mic-Key doesn't. Another emotional plus.

> >

> > I haven't had any significant irritation around the Mic-Key

button. It

> > rotates freely. I had a significant amount of irritation with

the old style

> > PEG bumper. I cleaned daily and applied Neosporin daily under

the bumper to

> > stop redness and chafing. Now I clean and dry thoroughly around

the area at

> > least once a day. No Neosporin applied at all. If I don't dry

completely,

> > I get some soreness in one area - We placed the PEG at the end of

a scar

> > from a previous (1970's) surgery, and the scar tissue will get

irritated and

> > red if not dried thoroughly.

> >

> > With practice, I've been doing my feedings (3 or more a day) by

myself.

> > There's only one spot where the tube can be inserted and

withdrawn from the

> > button. I've learned to do this by feel, rather than visually

aligning the

> > markings (Boobs block view). I have limited dexterity in my

fingers and

> > still find it easy. It's harder to open and grasp the can of

Jevity, than

> > insert and remove the tube.

> > I've increased my water intake from 50 oz a day to 72 oz a day

since the

> > Mic-Key. I believe this is evidence of the ease of use.

> > http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP

> > http://nacrm.kcmkt.com/scripts/wgate/zkcnab2c/!?p_shop=ZKCHCSHOP>

> >

> > http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?

NAV=1&vSearchPhrase=mic%20key&vS

> > earchScope=FAQs

> > http://www.kchealthcare.com/findresults.asp?

NAV=1 & vSearchPhrase=mic%20k

> > ey & vSearchScope=FAQs>

> >

> >

> > Lynn

> > plsers

> >

> > - - -they tell me one day i won't be able to eat and will need a

feeding

> > tube. are there any plsers out there that has a feeding tube? so

far i have

> > not heard anyone address this topic. hopefully that is a long

ways off!

> > denise

> >

> >

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