Saturday, December 12, 2015

Syringe holder update

I did a post a few months ago about my homemade feeding tube holder. I converted it from a cheap clamp lamp I got at Lowe's, so I don't need to hold my syringe while I eat and I can do everything one-handed.

My friend, Jesse Jones, recently told me about another syringe holder that's been around for a while, the Jackson PEG Stand (http://www.jacksonpegtubestands.com).  I was initially put off by the price of this syringe holder ($250!!!!). I wrote to the company and asked if it was made of titanium, but they never responded.  Despite the cost, I really had to get this syringe holder. The one I have, and the Jofas Clamp, need to connect to a table or some other surface that's not too wide, but not too flimsy. The beauty of the Jackson Stand is that you don't need to be tethered to a table. You just put the stand between your legs and sit on the base.


See their handy promotional video



This allows me to eat independently in places I wouldn't normally be able to eat, like on a bench or out in the woods camping, or sitting at my gate at the airport, or at our Crossfit Christmas chili cookoff last night:

Unfortunately can't blame the stand for allowing me to drink too much beer last night



So now I don't need to worry about the width of my table when I go out to eat. The Jackson PEG Stand is a game-changer for me and I highly recommend it if you have the means (that's a big "if," I know).

2 comments:

  1. There is a less expensive version feeding tube holder that was the original designer of the current Jackson stand. www.feedingtubeholder.com

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    1. Sweet! Thanks for sharing! I do like that the Jackson stand allows you to adjust height and angle, but this is a much cheaper option.

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