Hi all,
Just looking for some advice as I have absolutely no idea what the usual protocol for someone in my nan's situation is.
She has an inoperable oesophageal tumour and was told that when it became so as she couldn't eat nor drink, a stent would be fitted.
Well that time has come. She is currently in hospital awaiting her stent.
She is currently nil by mouth and feeding through a tube is not an option as her throat is too closed for the tube to fit.
Where I am confused is that she went into hospital on Sunday and they have put back her surgery twice so that now they are saying they won't be able to put the stent in until next Tuesday! That will leave her at 9 days with no food! They are stating that she is receiving glucose and that is enough but I am concerned. She is only skin and bone as it is.
Am I completely being silly and worrying over something that is completely fine or is this wrong? I completely understand why she can't be fed but surely the surgery should be done ASAP in that case to avoid her starving to death?
Sorry for rambling, just very worried. 
thanks in advance!