Nutritional Lifeline: The Feeding Tube Decision will help you learn how feeding tubes can improve the quality of life for those who have difficulty chewing and swallowing. Personal stories of people who have made the decision are part of the package.

The modular materials are designed for you to select the information most important to you.

Topics include:

• Decision-making: How will a feeding tube (PEG) change my life? Can people tell I have a PEG? Will I need special clothes? Can I still run, swim, golf? When is the right time to get a feeding tube? Is this a permanent decision?
• PEG Insertion procedure: Where is it done? How long will it take? How long will I be recuperating?
• Using and caring for a PEG: What can I eat? Will it hurt when I use it? Can I use the PEG by myself or will I need help?
• Troubleshooting: What if the tube comes out? What happens if it leaks? Clogs?