Peg tube and trachea device

Nelsonator
Nelsonator Member Posts: 4
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Hello all:

A couple of weeks ago I was admitted to cooper with a laryngosc and couple biopsys. I was sent home with some still swelling of mouth and throats while on steroids and amoxacillin. Still had trouble breathing. My last radiation treatment was march 31st of this year. Two weeks ago I had trouble breathing and was sent to hospital. My throats almost closed up and had to be air lifted to Jefferson hospital. They sedated me and put a breathing tube in me before helicopter ride as far as I know. The third day there they put a trachea device in my throat and a peg tube two days following. I miss eating now. It's been three weeks. The doctors say it's temporary. I have an appointment this monday, the 18th. Do you think they will take trachea out? I hear trachea is always first then peg tube. Peg tube is ok. I have to swish the juice in my mouth and spit while doing this. I want to enjoy my food. So, does anyone have any insight on my situation? My throats feels much better and soars in throat feel like they are gone. I was stage 1 laynx cancer starting off. i do have a consultation for hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy next week as well. All your comments and opinions will be greatly appreciated. IS IT EVER GOING TO END!

Thanks All

Sincerely,

Jeff

 

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  • Sinus2016
    Sinus2016 Member Posts: 36
    #2
    Food

    i understand a little of what your going through. After having radiation treatment of my head and neck I found it difficult to eat and swallow due to thrush, and everything tasting metallic. I had a feeding tube to maintain nutrients that I used the last few weeks of treatment. I did neck and swallowing exercises to make sure  I didn't loose the ability to swallow. My tastebuds,saliva and mouth have not been the same.  while I am getting better I noticed that I miss flavors that I remembered So well.  I sympathize for you and hope you be able to get back eating soon.

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