Jj tube vs PEG tube advice please!

cher76
cher76 Member Posts: 292
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Can anyone advise as to the difference between a J tube and a PEG tube. I know that a Jtube is inserted in the small intestine and Peg in the stomach, but as to which one should be done I am not sure. Our hometown doctor is wanting to put a PEG tube in. Rickie is continuing to lose weight and he (rickie) is finally considering it. I know it seems every time I read about a feeding tube here it is a being stage IV we are not looking at surgery, so perhaps that is the reason for the PEG tube. Any advice?

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  • cher76
    cher76 Member Posts: 292
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    Correction. ..that' why you should preview!
    I kNow every time I read about a feeding tube here it is a Jtube. Being a stage IV , we are not looking at surgery.
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    cher76 said:

    Correction. ..that' why you should preview!
    I kNow every time I read about a feeding tube here it is a Jtube. Being a stage IV , we are not looking at surgery.

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  • dwhite0002
    dwhite0002 Member Posts: 126 Member
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    You want a j-tube. It will
    You want a j-tube. It will keep you healthy as long as you need it. You will have difficulty eating enough calories a day following surgery. Also, some people get so sick during chemo.

    A g-tube is actually the tube used in the stomach. J is intestine. There are some minor inconveniences with the tube, but for a varitety of reasons, I still maintain one after 4 years. I have had a couple placemets, but this keeps my weight up.

    Best wishes,

    David
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