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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] Anyone have experience with an elderly person getting a G-tube for supplemental feeds? Dad's primary Dr. suggested one at his last appt. Dad has Parkinsons and, despite being well-fed by Mom, is malnourished. He is 136 pounds (technically he's 5ft9) and has 'anemia of chronic disease progression' which if I understand this, is his body not using the iron to make enough red blood cells due to the malnourishment. Dad seemed interested (he does participate in his medical care despite some cognitive decline) and we're seeing his gasto dr about it next week. We're also interested to know if he could consume the caloric formula by mouth and not need a tube. What are the downsides of a tube-do they get infected often? Is it hard for the caretaker to deal with? [/quote] Is it difficult for the patient to deal with should be the question being asked —not the care taker. [/quote]
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