Peg Issues

[GillB]

I have had my peg six days and last night I noticed the fixer plate was cracked. I am not yet registered with Homeward and my dietician is due tomorrow. I have contacted her and she is trying to get someone out today. Meanwhile I have taped it up with blue dot tape. Has the happened to anyone else and any idea why? I made sure I slept on my back or side and am not heavy

[matthew55]

The fixer is in two pieces. Are you sure it's cracked?

[GillB]

matthew55

Oh I didn't know that. It looks like there is a diagonal line across the corner. If that is normal then that's a relief. Should it be flat against the body as mine sticks out?

[matthew55]

Leave the width of a pound coin between it and skin.

[Rosemary6NT]

matthew55

Oh I didn't know that. It looks like there is a diagonal line across the corner. If that is normal then that's a relief. Should it be flat against the body as mine sticks out?

My fixer plate is one piece, triangular in shape. It is also a flexible plastic material. I can't see how it would be broken by you. It sticks out a bit if it is clamped close to the body and the tube has moved inwards as it often seems to do.

[Ellie]

Some tubes have 'elbow jointed' external fixators/discs/retainers, others just have flat discs, it depends on the brand, examples below:

[GillB]

Thanks all. Panic over and mine is the top one in the photo Ellie

My dietician came this morning and all became clear. I truly believed I had cracked it myself.

[matthew55]

Don't worry we all have been where you are 😊😁😎😍xx