Silly gtube stitches rant.. any advice for keeping my stitches?

I'm just curious exactly what I can do at this point. I'm so frustrated. Dr. Cacucci told me I could do any and all exercise I could tolerate so long as I'm not going overboard with crunches/sit ups stuff that could affect my g-tube. Lately I'm trying to get our house packed so we can move. We have less than a week. I'm taking it easy because I'm still having a lot of pain from my Gtube being in the duodenum and not where it was supposed to be. Either way I've been taking it as easy as I can. Rich isn't letting me lift a lot of anything heavy or anything. Anyways the doc at the ER on Saturday restitched my gtube in the same exact spot where the stitches had ripped through the previous wed/thurs (and Dr. C restitched it in on Friday I think in 2 places again but since it was out of place the ER doc had to reposition it and restitch it etc).. Sooo I told Rich that stitch didn't look like it was in good it was just one knot and just didn't look so secure.. Fast forward to today, I woke up this morning and took a shower got ready to put a new dressing and all that fun stuff on it and realized that my stitch is broke. So my g-tube is officially just hanging around. So far I've been able to keep it stabilized. I know that Dr. C wasn't in today (she told me at my appointment shed be out the office the 24th) so I didn't try to call her, plus I can't afford the 50$ copay plus 20 dollars for gas since we're moving and every penny we have has to go towards our security deposit and first months rent. Soo I called and asked my PCP's nurse if it would be possible for me to go in there to be stitched in place so it doesn't slip and she called me back saying that most gtubes when they've been in so long don't need to be stitched and I politely told her that my tube doesn't stay in place by itself and I'd be more than happy to bring the CT report in to show it to them and she said oh okay well don't worry bout it just come in tomorrow and he said he will probally stitch it in for you. Soooo anyways I gotta go in tomorrow and my PCP will hopefully restitch it in for me for the 4th or 5th time now? Heck I've lost count. Anyways I'm just soo flustered with this thing. Sooo I don't know what to do. I HAVE to pack and stuff and tape just doesn't hold the gtube down on my skin. Plus after its restitched in I have no clue how to make my stitches last. At this rate I'm getting it restitched in every 3-4 weeks and its becoming a pain in my butt.. When we actually start moving I've GOT to carry boxes and stuff soooooo I have no clue. Anyways thanks for listening to me whine. If anyone has any suggestions on keeping the stitches put I'd love to hear them. I'd tried taping the tube to my skin just so it doesnt hang as much and it doesn't hold very well and I can't use any other tape but paper tape. I've thought bout putting my binder on or something while we're moving so nothing can snag the tube but I really can't wear that constantly.

Girl I so hope things start gooing well for you soon. You are such a trooper. I will keep you in my prayers Kelly

Thanks, I'm just sooo darn frustrated that the stitch didn't even last but 4 days pretty much.

Do you still have your binder?  Maybe you could put that on when you are going to be doing things and try to hold it in place a little better.  Just a thought.

Thanks I tried this today and it worked a lil bit (my PCP restitched it for me but didnt pull the tube out much and it was all the way in to the valves and im concerned its in the Duodenum again because the pain is back really bad) but i'm gonna try to tough it out and see if it gets better. If not I'll call Dr. C Monday I guess.

Misty Lynne,  Hon, you certianly are going thru alot with this. When I had a tube in my belly, I was NOT allowed to exercise or lift anything over 5# during that time, other than walking.    I am concerned you are trying to do too much and agravating the tube. Do you have anyone you can ask to help with all of the packing,etc???Please try & take it easy- I know hard to do once you have your surgery, but you NEED to do it!!!!!I'm praying for you- make sure you keep your fluids & protien going too-don't want you dehydrated again,'K!!!! ((((gentle hugs coming your way)))) Ellen

Richards aunt and grandmother are going to come help me tomorrow. My PCP was awesome at restitching it he did it just like Dr. C. Plus theyre gonna hang with me so I can rest. I'm doing good with my fluids for the most part today. Food wise not soo great but I have eaten two small meals but im very queasy.

Hi again, Are you doing any protien shakes? I found that I'm lactose intolerant now, so I was waful queesy after I drank any milk. Just a thought- glad to hear youre getting help!!! I'm keeping you in my thoughts & prayers,take it easy Hon! (((hugs))) Ellen

Thanks, I been eating most my protein and I have the Whey bullets from GNC and do half of one at a time (1.5 oz) and that half has 21 g of protein.

I didn't know they had the Bullets, what kind do you like the most? I know we are suppose to try to get 65grams of protien in a day for healing & health, so that is great! Let me know,'k? I am always looking for something thats not filled with milk or milk byproducts. Ellen