[kimmie7]

Not really. That would require fine dexterity, and her muscles have been allowed to atrophy. I would be difficult for her. Not only that, but I think it's a gastric tube, which could be connected to a "port" in her side or abdomen and used only while actively feeding her. I'm not positive on this one, but the atrophy alone would make it extremely difficult.

[floriduh voter]

She can make sounds. Don't you think if she was in some sort of discomfort from the tube, there would be verbal cues, like an infant when you have to figure out why they're fussy? It's been 13 years. She's still with us. It's turning into a long hearing. No word yet. I bet they're covering a lot of ground in there.