FYI just because I keep getting this question - I NO LONGER need a feeding tube. I did this video for education!

Wait...so you went through the pain and discomfort of a feeding tube placement just to make a video. You are amazing, brave, and dedicated. The same goes for your fiancé. Thank you for making this awesome and informative video.

What a supportive partner

During our apprenticeship as a nurse, we had to place feeding tubes, we call it nasogastric tube, on each other. It was really disgusting. Just 3 of us (we are 27) accepted the NG for nearly 15 to 30 minutes, but the rest of them startet to retch immediatly and some were vomiting. But I think it was a great experience that showed us, what wie do to our klients in hospital.

I am so proud of Zak! I am thankful you have him and he clearly loves you!

I began to cry when I saw you begin to cough. I am disabled but thank God that I am nowhere near having any health issues. We are all blessed despite whatever issues we may have. Once I became a paraplegic, I had to learn that it could have been worse. We are truly blessed. I am happy you share your experiences. Keep those videos coming it helps those that are not exposed regularly to "sick" or "disabled" people and helps people accept and embrace us.

I could never imagine having to do this and you did it for a video just to show us how it's done.. You're incredibly strong

This was really hard to watch... I could immediately feel & remember the discomfort..!! Good to see you and your fiancée communicating this well, and I'm amazed with your way of handling this chronic illness.. you're really inspiring!♥️

This is the sweetest video I have ever seen. Your fiancé did amazing he's a keeper

As a medicine Student this was so helpful!!! Keep doing this type of videos they are amazing!!

You two are AMAZING. Young lady, your bravery and care for others is highly honorable and beautiful. Thank you for sharing and educating us. From, Texas

Retired RN here; I cannot imagine teaching my husband how to sink a feeding tube! You absolutely ROCK! Thank you for all your videos and sharing your journey with us. Much love!❤️

Stumbled on this while watching Frey Life, and I'm impressed that you were able to make this video even though you no longer use an NG tube for feeds. I've only had a tube placed once, because they needed to check for GI bleeding, and it was terrifying and I threw up a lot. It was a large tube because they were just using it to pump my stomach, but they did mention they may have to leave it in place. The nurse was learning and it was really hard for me. Thank you for sharing this for those who need it. Watching this made me less afraid of having it done in the future if it ever needs to be done again.

Wait, you put in a feeding tube for educational purposes? You didn't even need one? That's true commitment!

Wow, I can’t believe how well you did. Earlier this year I was hospitalized due to a blockage from my Crohns and the ER nurses tried to place one to remove food from my stomach and I gagged so bad and pulled it out and then barfed everything out. Thank Goodness when I did puke the blockage seemed to fix itself. Doctors really weren’t sure what happened since my CT scans showed a blockage but I am considering the ostomy since my flares are continuous. I am 42yo and was diagnosed at 13yo and have been on everything. Nothing helps so I have been living as a shut in for the last 15 years. I don’t work or drive anymore and life kinda sucks. You are so brave to be so open and honest. 💜💜💜

When she was talking about hearing that whoosh with the tube, it freaked me the heck out when I had one in and I had lots of stomach contents and the nurse flushed it and everyone in the room heard my stomach gurgle. It was so weird 😂 She did it out of nowhere and dang it was loud

You are amazing! Your fiancé is quite a man. Thank you for educating us.

Love this! My daughter was born preemie and got to come home when she was 6 months. I went through the process of learning how to place her tube, she is now 11 months and I change her tube every week on my own.🥰 we do anything for the people we love, just loved seeing your fiancé give it a try!

Im so happy that u have someone in your life to share everything with him im thankful

This is so sweet! You can see how supportive he is of everything!! ❤️❤️

You are one tough cookie and you so sweet to him during the process. That's awesome that he knows how to do it now.

Thank you for sharing with strangers. Some of us may be facing having to do this, and vids like these take some of the fear and misinformation away. What a lovely thing you've done for other humans, all the best to you!

You are so brave. Yo go through so much pain and still have smile on your face. I hope you get well soon. May god bless you🙂

You are so brave!! You are helping a lot of people by sharing so much of your experience.

Absolutely amazing video. I am pursuing my dream as a Nurse this fall and cannot thank you enough for your positive, inspiring educational videos !! You and your husband are one of a kind !! Blessings to you both!!

I think yall are good for each other.he is very supportive and i can tell he lives you very much and the fact you trust him to do the tube shows your live for him...its great to see a young couple with this much live for each other. I hope yall have many many years of happiness together.

She is so pleasant and makes it seem all so easy and normal. What a sweet guy to help her.

How did you meet your fiancé? You should do a Q& A about you two and his perspective on everything!

You're a HERO of many of us next door.... Thank you for your courage, you making people strong honey❤ love you 😘😘😘

The human body is an amazing machine and your man is the most patient loving person. Well done on this video helping those with the same condition learn how to do this.

This is bringing back so many memories! My brother has a G-tube. He does machine feeding, so the beeping will forever be engraved in my brain lol. Great video!

Well done I admire you going through this for us 👍. Ty

All of you people with this are amazing. How great that we have KZfaq etc to help people. I'm 50 next year. We never had anything like this when I was young.

It's good to have supportive and true love that's really care. Happy to see both of you

I think this is absolutely an amazing video. I remember watching this video the night before my first NG tube was placed and it helped so much.

Love how silly and caring and carful your husband is with you.

thank you for this channel. You are such an amazing person! Keep the videos coming!!

I had permanent ilieostomy surgery in Decemeber, because of a few complications I had to have an NG tube placed twice and it was by far the most painful experience of my life. (which is saying a lot because I've had upwards fo 25 surgeries.) You're brave for filming this and posting!

An I the only one that seeing his smile and happiness made me super happy

My daughter has been an RN for a couple years and I told her that this procedure would be my worst nightmare. You’re brave & beautiful!

Im so Happy for you!...Thats wonderful to see you working together and he s being supportive,Your an adorable couple!

I love you guys, I'm just happy to find you both ! Thanks again

Just found your channel and can't wait to go back through your episodes. but omg you are like my personal hero at the moment for how you just handled that placement like a PRO. Damn. You are AMAZING. And your fiance is adorable with this. It reminds me of when I have my husband do injections through my port. You guys are too cute :)

Maggie, thanks for the demo, luckily I only ever had a NG tube inserted once for about a week post op. I recall it was one of the most uncomfortable procedures I had, give me a chest drain any day. I can only imagine what it was like for you to have to do that every night. I came across your KZfaq channel when I was preparing to have ileostomy surgery, I have found it most informative, I find your vlog inspiring, it has certainly helped my through my journey with Crohn's. P.S. Kudos to Zak, I can clearly see he was a little uncomfortable inserting the tube. Congratulations on your engagement.

Keep smiling....your smile is full of life ...and inspiring me....

Having had an NG tube for a short period of time I take my hat off to you both for this demo. I hope this shows many a, scared person that the procedure while not fun also isnt too terrible!

is anyone else sat there feeling bad for her, because I am. you are so great for going through all this, just for a video!! ❤️❤️

So inspirational 💗you’re so brave, must make it so much better and make it much easier when the person you love is doing it for you 😊💓

what a brave young lady never known anyone like her bloody hell she is fantastic

OMG...Such brave people. So much respect.

I have Crohn’s was diagnosed when I was 10 (now 13), ive had two ng tubes and now have a peg button and let me just say your fiancé is bloody lucky you decided to go through the discomfort of this just so he could see how to do it!

Wow. I thought my IBS was bad. I get violently ill but I now consider myself blessed that I don't have to deal with ng tubes and ostomy bags. I'm going to try and quit complaining so much!

Thank you for making these videos . Brave and informative. I appreciate you!

My gag reflex is so sensitive I gagged with you! You're so brave. I have Crohn's but never tube feedings but have had NG tube after surgery.

What a wonderful boyfriend you have! No food by mouth? You are such a positive person with all you deal with!

You're so funny. Great video. But I can't imagine putting a tube just for showing how it's being done! Wow! I have problems with swallowing even pills!

I have had many NG tubes placed because of many surgeries. 27 to be exact. No tagaderm back when i had first ones it was old school adhesive tape. I remember " hearing " the swoosh. Mine were always hooked up to suction to remove fluid . Your a great person for doing this . Lay people should be aware of what its like .

Taking out your fiance's ng tube..without gloves..true love. Nice to meet y'all thank you

I had an emergency ostomy a few years ago.I was and am amazed at your courage,knowledge and humor.GO GIRLGO

Ahhhh!!!! This brings back horrible memories for me, and I HATE to see a person go through it, but wow. I think this is so important for people to see. Especially for those living with someone who has had to or does go through this. An NG tube is my least favorite thing. But, I have been known to beg for one during a horrible blockage. Seriously, you are amazing.

I just love your good energy the way you're facing this situation is amazing . Stay strong 🙂👍👍💪

My God I can't watch this! How hard you have been through but anyway sister you have got the best man supporting you in your hard time. I pray for you that you may live a happy life despite with your medical condition. You are a strong woman with a beautiful heart. God bless you.

Love watching videos like this! Very interesting, i have a feeding tube too but it's an NJ so it's a little different xx

Thank you so much. Your such amazing person and you husband.

Now i am realised what i have and i am very thankul to god for that.... may god makes you more brave person.. 🙏🙏🙏

You're so strong an amazing.. And am not just saying that.. It's because of how u deal with this and continue on so normally.. i may not know u but am soo proud of u

He looks at you with so much Love

both of you are so adorable.. gratefull you have zak..

Omg you let him take a tube in and take it out just to learn! That’s dedication.

I cant imagine myself in this situation. I salute u miss, u're strong ♡

I’ve gotta say. U have a brave soul. U have such a great attitude. That alone will take u far with this disease.

This sounds so ridiculous but I find this incredibly romantic that he is learning how to do this.

I must be honest I have been thru so much with cancer and this is the last thing I dread having to do. All other dreads I've dealt with. You are obviously a brave and determined young lady. And your fiance is very brave. Zack I'm pretty sure she loves you... hehehe ok I KNOW IT!

I had the tube put in when in Hospital a month ago, was gagging when it went in, even after it was in could feel it in my throat, luckily I don' t need it now , but to do it for a video, well done you.

your so brave i love you! from philippines 🇵🇭

What a girl! Sam must be so proud of her.

You guys are the bravest people I have ever saw and so outspoken and inspiring. I have had my urostomy for 68 years and was hidden from society by and embarrassed family. I grew up with a lot of shame, anger, fear, intimidation, humiliation and the list goes on. Back in the 1950 no one ever would except any of this. I am now 70 years young and still struggling to fit into society. I am alone and thank goodness away from what I thought was a normal family. This is the first time I saw these video's as I do have a computer where I live. You have now given me the courage to finish my book and much needed amazing story to tell. I wish I had some friends like you guys to understand me. I have never done this before and do not trust this u-tube stuff. how does one get to just e-mail?

Im so proud of ur husband ❤️☺️

This was very interesting. I admire your positive attitude!

More power to you girl .....God bless you dear...love you...Your video reminded me of my major small intestine surgery...but now my small intestine n large intestine are fine...May God give you more physical strength

You are so courageous... You are a survivor. You are a Hero

You do a great job at having a feeding tube put in, it’s obvious you’ve done it many times!

You look and remind me of Anna Kendrick.

Your so brave baby..may god bless you..and i know everybody inspire about you..

Lmao 😆 He's like "I'm just happy to be here!" 😊

He’s sucha sweet and supportive partner ❤️❤️❤️

for some reason my eyes started to water watching this....thanks for showing this, you two....xo

Now this is absolute love!!

I got so much love for your man. Hes perfection for you and this makes me proud. I'd do this for my women too

This was fascinating to watch. You are so brave. I had a nasogastric tube placed when I was 18 years old due to a constricted esophagus. I was given Ensure through it 3 times a day for 3 months. I was pregnant when it was placed and after I gave birth it was removed as I could now have my esophagus stretched surgically. I don’t think I could have ever gotten used to removing it and replacing it as you said you did. Thank you for your these educational videos.

Thank you for subjecting yourself to the unpleasantness for our education ❤️

Thanks for doing this, so brave!

The world is proud of you

That's a real man who will help his woman like that

You guys are amazing ❤️❤️❤️

Omg my eyes are watering just from watching this

God Bless you and your fiance....🌺

G-Day Maggie and Zac, You are unreal Maggie to do that just for the camera and education and Dr Zac 100% professional. Well my count down now is 18th August 2021 just 13 days to say good bye to my J-Pouch of 17 years and get down there stitched up and say hello to Jonah the Stoma. Thank you guys for all your help and advice, you have a long time watcher.

Wow what amazing boyfriend ,there's not many of then around .You are such an amazing ,beautiful young lady I really look up to you. You have something very special . Take care xx

Zak is a sweetheart!