Are the Feeding Tube Problems Finally SOLVED?

I've posted before about all the problems we've had with Greg's feeding tube, and they had not gotten better!  After our trip to the ER because he was in so much pain and the doctor loosened the "retention ring" on the outside of his stomach, Greg had a LOT of oozing.  And when I say a LOT, I mean a LOT!  At first, he was changing the gauze pad around it a couple times a day.  After the loosening, he was changing it 7 or 8 times a day!  Any time he had the least bit of exertion, it would leak.  And the nasty part was that it was stomach fluids/acids that were leaking out!  Yes, that is YUCKY!   

Because of the oozing, he had to see the surgeon (Dr. McDreamy) again.  He wasn't available for Greg to actually see, so while Greg was in the Cancer Center for his radiation, the nurse texted him pictures of Greg's feeding tube and the issues he was having and was able to talk to Dr. McDreamy to come up with some solutions.  I think that's pretty cool! Unfortunately, it still didn't resolve Greg's problems!  He was to see Dr. McDreamy again yesterday, but again, he was quite busy.  Once again, they sent pics via text message.  Dr. McDreamy then talked to Greg and walked him through how to tighten the retention ring  He also gave him some special cream because he was starting to get a rash from the stomach acids that had been leaking out.    

Around 6 last night, Greg got a call from Dr. McDreamy, who was at his kid's soccer game! He had been thinking about Greg and wanted to know if he had been prescribed any antacids.  We advised him that he had not, so he had us text him the pharmacy phone number and he called in a prescription for Greg and then texted me that it had been done! We were both very impressed that he would be at his kid's soccer game and call us to make sure Greg was being taken care of properly.  Once again, Dr. McDreamy just proved what a great doctor he is, and what a great practice he is at.  Since teaching Greg how to tighten the retention ring, Greg has felt better than ever, and there's been NO oozing!  

So, just like with Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the initial feeding tube was too tight.  The adjustment was too loose, but the third time, it was JUST RIGHT!   Ha!   

It's so nice to not have to worry about it any more and have it not only feeling good, but not oozing!  

Praise the Lord for answered prayers and caring doctors!  

Blessings to all! 

Julie 

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