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I have a peg tube in my stomach that i don't really need any more . can swallow medication & food. is it ok to have it removed now?
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This absolutely: must be answered by the clinicians who are treating you for the condition for which the PEG tube was inserted! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 11/21/2015
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