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[quote=Anonymous]In response to this: "There are four doctors in my immediate family and they are all adamant that should feeding tubes be suggested for the old people, we should say no. Apparently they are painful, uncomfortable, you have a poor quality of life, etc." This is way too broad a statement. I am guessing they are referring to someone who cannot function otherwise? My stepfather just had a feeding tube (PEG tube) put in. He is fully aware cognitively but also fully dependent on nursing care physically (he can sit in and use a wheelchair but cannot get himself around on his own). The feeding tube has made a huge improvement in his physical and mental well-being though, because he is finally getting the nourishment he needs both for his mental acuity and his body. Unfortunately it also means he can't go back to Assisted Living and will need to go to a nursing facility due to regulations. [/quote]
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