My cat's feeding tube keeps coming out ):

[Desi6boom]

Hi there!  My cat Mackavelli was mauled in the face by a dog and had to have mandibular surgeries.  He is very lucky to be alive.  Sadly, the surgeons are believing there is some neurological damage as it has been over a month and Mackavelli cannot voluntarily close his jaw.  They have utilized a tape muzzle in the meantime to keep his jaw closed, and he is continuing to eat through his esophageal tube.  The first time the E-tube was placed, it fell out within a week and a half.  My fiance' and I were assured that it would last until it needs to be taken out, and with our lack of knowledge of this situation, we honestly didn't know it was in the process of coming out and it seemed pretty sudden.  Now Mackavelli has had the tube reinserted, and it looks like this one is coming out as well.  This one has only been in for a little over a week.  My question is this:  Is it okay for me to keep carefully pushing it back in?  He doesn't react to me doing this, but it makes me slightly nervous.  Unfortunately the surgeons who performed the operations and inserted the feeding tube are 4 hours away (no specialists in my area could perform the surgery needed), and we can't afford to drive there for a third time.  The surgeons come into town every two weeks, so Mackavelli will be seeing one of them this Friday.  I am hoping by my pushing it back in that it will stay in place until he sees one of the surgeons in less than a week. Any suggestions to keep it in place once I push it in are also greatly appreciated as it seems to slide out rather quickly, especially if Mackavelli shakes his head or moves suddenly.  Thank you for your time and response! (:

[Desi6boom]

A technician from the emergency services was nice enough to call me back to tell me that I can gently push the tube back in as long as I don't push it in too deep (marked with a Sharpie). She says if he is still urinating and defecating normally and doesn't seem to be in pain then he is ok. Great news! I will still be calling the surgeons who are familiar with my cat and have inserted the tubes twice to see what they say.
Thank you guys for your responses.

[Desi6boom]

Thank you!
With it being the weekend I am unable to contact Mack's vet until Monday morning. I did however call the 24 hour emergency vet clinic, and they informed me I'd have to bring my cat in. That would be great if it wouldn't cost $114.
Regardless of what the vet says I am curious if anyone has had experience and/or difficulties with these E tubes and am especially curious if anyone has pushed them back in as they were appearing to dislodge. Any and all information is welcome. (:

[maaskant]

honestly i wouldnt do it myself.  you have to be verry careful with feeding tubes because you have no idea if your pushing it into his tummy or into his lungs.  if there is a vet nearby who can help you with the feeding tube that would be your best bet.  i know you said that there isnt anyone who could have done the surgery but that doesnt mean that there isnt anyone who can help with the feeding tube.  

[Jade59]

Hello and Welcome to our cat community!  

I don't have experience with a feeding tube, but what first came to mind was to phone your vet with this question.  Is that not possible?