Re: Re: drainage tube question

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Dear Dorian:

Sounds like the inner stitch holding the tube hadn't dissolved yet. Dr A told me that it took about 2 weeks but sometimes took less. When I asked him what would happen if it hadn't dissolved he said it would tend to feel like he was trying to pull my insides outside! LOL

However in my case it didn't matter as mine was taken out about a month later because I was so nauseated for 12 weeks.

Huggles,

Tiger

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Well after reading that Dorian, my stomach hurts bad. I think I am going to puke.

Sorry guys, but I do have a weak stomach.

I didn't even know until we went to the support group Tuesday night, and Blackman told us that we would have to have a drainage tube.

I didn't know it and I wasn't a happy camper. But I still know and am ready to go through all that I must.

I did tell Dr. E that I DID NOT WANT an NG tube and he said I didn't have to.

Well I am glad that you shared it though so I can be "prepared".

Kathy

who hates tubes and on 5/1 will get however many she needs so she can lose weight

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Well after reading that Dorian, my stomach hurts bad. I think I am going to puke.

Sorry guys, but I do have a weak stomach.

I didn't even know until we went to the support group Tuesday night, and Blackman told us that we would have to have a drainage tube.

I didn't know it and I wasn't a happy camper. But I still know and am ready to go through all that I must.

I did tell Dr. E that I DID NOT WANT an NG tube and he said I didn't have to.

Well I am glad that you shared it though so I can be "prepared".

Kathy

who hates tubes and on 5/1 will get however many she needs so she can lose weight

[Guest guest]

Well after reading that Dorian, my stomach hurts bad. I think I am going to puke.

Sorry guys, but I do have a weak stomach.

I didn't even know until we went to the support group Tuesday night, and Blackman told us that we would have to have a drainage tube.

I didn't know it and I wasn't a happy camper. But I still know and am ready to go through all that I must.

I did tell Dr. E that I DID NOT WANT an NG tube and he said I didn't have to.

Well I am glad that you shared it though so I can be "prepared".

Kathy

who hates tubes and on 5/1 will get however many she needs so she can lose weight

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In a message dated 04/12/2001 7:53:28 PM Central Daylight Time,

kathysyear2001@... writes:

<< Dr. E that I DID NOT WANT an NG tube and he said I didn't have to. >>

I guess I was weird, but I was in no hurry to get my NG tube out when I had

my surgery. I was told the NG tube was there to avoid nausea early post op.

They normally take it our after 24hours. However, when Dr. Hess didn't

mention taking it out at about that time, I did not mention it either. I

certainly didn't want nausea! Time frames are a blur to me now, but I think

I had mine in until 48 hours post op. It was nice getting it out, but I

would have left it in if they would have let me. No I didn't end up with

nausea, but I was really scared I would!

Dawn

Dr. Hess

4.27.00

267 to 165 5'4 "

size 22 to size 10

no more high blood pressure or sore feet!

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In a message dated 04/12/2001 7:53:28 PM Central Daylight Time,

kathysyear2001@... writes:

<< Dr. E that I DID NOT WANT an NG tube and he said I didn't have to. >>

I guess I was weird, but I was in no hurry to get my NG tube out when I had

my surgery. I was told the NG tube was there to avoid nausea early post op.

They normally take it our after 24hours. However, when Dr. Hess didn't

mention taking it out at about that time, I did not mention it either. I

certainly didn't want nausea! Time frames are a blur to me now, but I think

I had mine in until 48 hours post op. It was nice getting it out, but I

would have left it in if they would have let me. No I didn't end up with

nausea, but I was really scared I would!

Dawn

Dr. Hess

4.27.00

267 to 165 5'4 "

size 22 to size 10

no more high blood pressure or sore feet!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 04/12/2001 7:53:28 PM Central Daylight Time,

kathysyear2001@... writes:

<< Dr. E that I DID NOT WANT an NG tube and he said I didn't have to. >>

I guess I was weird, but I was in no hurry to get my NG tube out when I had

my surgery. I was told the NG tube was there to avoid nausea early post op.

They normally take it our after 24hours. However, when Dr. Hess didn't

mention taking it out at about that time, I did not mention it either. I

certainly didn't want nausea! Time frames are a blur to me now, but I think

I had mine in until 48 hours post op. It was nice getting it out, but I

would have left it in if they would have let me. No I didn't end up with

nausea, but I was really scared I would!

Dawn

Dr. Hess

4.27.00

267 to 165 5'4 "

size 22 to size 10

no more high blood pressure or sore feet!

[Guest guest]

>

> I did not realize that we go home with any tubes still in. What

> kind of care does this drainage tube take? Do you have a bag that you

> wear that it drains into? Sorry to sound so dumb but I have never

> had any kind of surgery before. I am trying to figure out if I will

> be able to care for myself when I get home.

>

Not all surgeons send you home with drainage tubes--mine were all removed

before I left the hospital.

On issues such as this, it is best to discuss things with your surgeon so

you know what their particular protocol is.

Best of luck!

Warm Regards,

Melbourne, Australia

LG/DS 7-19-00

Dr Welker, Portland, Oregon

Self-pay

[Guest guest]

>

> I did not realize that we go home with any tubes still in. What

> kind of care does this drainage tube take? Do you have a bag that you

> wear that it drains into? Sorry to sound so dumb but I have never

> had any kind of surgery before. I am trying to figure out if I will

> be able to care for myself when I get home.

>

Not all surgeons send you home with drainage tubes--mine were all removed

before I left the hospital.

On issues such as this, it is best to discuss things with your surgeon so

you know what their particular protocol is.

Best of luck!

Warm Regards,

Melbourne, Australia

LG/DS 7-19-00

Dr Welker, Portland, Oregon

Self-pay

[Guest guest]

>

> I did not realize that we go home with any tubes still in. What

> kind of care does this drainage tube take? Do you have a bag that you

> wear that it drains into? Sorry to sound so dumb but I have never

> had any kind of surgery before. I am trying to figure out if I will

> be able to care for myself when I get home.

>

Not all surgeons send you home with drainage tubes--mine were all removed

before I left the hospital.

On issues such as this, it is best to discuss things with your surgeon so

you know what their particular protocol is.

Best of luck!

Warm Regards,

Melbourne, Australia

LG/DS 7-19-00

Dr Welker, Portland, Oregon

Self-pay

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In a message dated 4/14/01 2:24:59 AM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< I did not realize that we go home with any tubes still in. What

kind of care does this drainage tube take? Do you have a bag that you

wear that it drains into? Sorry to sound so dumb but I have never

had any kind of surgery before. I am trying to figure out if I will

be able to care for myself when I get home.

>>

I'm not sure if this is the case with open surgeries, but I had the

laparoscopic

and we did not have a tube in out of the hospital (it was removed the day I

went

home).

I've heard of people having them in severe cases where second surgeries were

necessary and events such as leaks, etc. but not on a regular basis.

all the best,

laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal

Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting/Mt. Sinai/NYC

January 25, 2001

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In a message dated 4/14/01 2:24:59 AM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< I did not realize that we go home with any tubes still in. What

kind of care does this drainage tube take? Do you have a bag that you

wear that it drains into? Sorry to sound so dumb but I have never

had any kind of surgery before. I am trying to figure out if I will

be able to care for myself when I get home.

>>

I'm not sure if this is the case with open surgeries, but I had the

laparoscopic

and we did not have a tube in out of the hospital (it was removed the day I

went

home).

I've heard of people having them in severe cases where second surgeries were

necessary and events such as leaks, etc. but not on a regular basis.

all the best,

laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal

Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting/Mt. Sinai/NYC

January 25, 2001

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In a message dated 4/14/01 2:24:59 AM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< I did not realize that we go home with any tubes still in. What

kind of care does this drainage tube take? Do you have a bag that you

wear that it drains into? Sorry to sound so dumb but I have never

had any kind of surgery before. I am trying to figure out if I will

be able to care for myself when I get home.

>>

I'm not sure if this is the case with open surgeries, but I had the

laparoscopic

and we did not have a tube in out of the hospital (it was removed the day I

went

home).

I've heard of people having them in severe cases where second surgeries were

necessary and events such as leaks, etc. but not on a regular basis.

all the best,

laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal

Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting/Mt. Sinai/NYC

January 25, 2001

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I did go home (well back to the hotel) with two drains still in. This had

nothing to do with leaks!! It is simply done to make sure extra drainage

doesn't collect inside of you. They came out at about 10 days post-op.

Attached to the drains were just two little bottles. They were very easy to

empty and deal with. As far as how it felt when they were taken out, the

first one hurt!!!!! It did, period! But the second one did not hurt at all!

Weird huh? Anywise it was short lived pain and well worth this end result!

My advice.........take pain pills right before and it will be a breeze! I

was off all pain pills by day five and relied on Tylenol!

Deanna True

02-15-01 Open BPD/DS

Dr. Keshishian

300 lbs./ BMI 49 pre-surgery

253 lbs./ BMI 40 8 weeks post-op

WOW 47 pounds gone forever !!!!!!!

Re: drainage tube question

> I did not realize that we go home with any tubes still in. What

> kind of care does this drainage tube take? Do you have a bag that you

> wear that it drains into? Sorry to sound so dumb but I have never

> had any kind of surgery before. I am trying to figure out if I will

> be able to care for myself when I get home.

>

>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I did go home (well back to the hotel) with two drains still in. This had

nothing to do with leaks!! It is simply done to make sure extra drainage

doesn't collect inside of you. They came out at about 10 days post-op.

Attached to the drains were just two little bottles. They were very easy to

empty and deal with. As far as how it felt when they were taken out, the

first one hurt!!!!! It did, period! But the second one did not hurt at all!

Weird huh? Anywise it was short lived pain and well worth this end result!

My advice.........take pain pills right before and it will be a breeze! I

was off all pain pills by day five and relied on Tylenol!

Deanna True

02-15-01 Open BPD/DS

Dr. Keshishian

300 lbs./ BMI 49 pre-surgery

253 lbs./ BMI 40 8 weeks post-op

WOW 47 pounds gone forever !!!!!!!

Re: drainage tube question

> I did not realize that we go home with any tubes still in. What

> kind of care does this drainage tube take? Do you have a bag that you

> wear that it drains into? Sorry to sound so dumb but I have never

> had any kind of surgery before. I am trying to figure out if I will

> be able to care for myself when I get home.

>

>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I did go home (well back to the hotel) with two drains still in. This had

nothing to do with leaks!! It is simply done to make sure extra drainage

doesn't collect inside of you. They came out at about 10 days post-op.

Attached to the drains were just two little bottles. They were very easy to

empty and deal with. As far as how it felt when they were taken out, the

first one hurt!!!!! It did, period! But the second one did not hurt at all!

Weird huh? Anywise it was short lived pain and well worth this end result!

My advice.........take pain pills right before and it will be a breeze! I

was off all pain pills by day five and relied on Tylenol!

Deanna True

02-15-01 Open BPD/DS

Dr. Keshishian

300 lbs./ BMI 49 pre-surgery

253 lbs./ BMI 40 8 weeks post-op

WOW 47 pounds gone forever !!!!!!!

Re: drainage tube question

> I did not realize that we go home with any tubes still in. What

> kind of care does this drainage tube take? Do you have a bag that you

> wear that it drains into? Sorry to sound so dumb but I have never

> had any kind of surgery before. I am trying to figure out if I will

> be able to care for myself when I get home.

>

>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

I had an open DS and I went home without any tubes. Also started eating

food on day 2 post op.

in Seattle

DS 1/5/01 295# BMI 47.6

4/5/01 240# BMI 38

Dr Welker - OHSU

----- Original Message -----

> << I did not realize that we go home with any tubes still in. What

> kind of care does this drainage tube take? Do you have a bag that you

> wear that it drains into? Sorry to sound so dumb but I have never

> had any kind of surgery before. I am trying to figure out if I will

> be able to care for myself when I get home.

> >>

>

> I'm not sure if this is the case with open surgeries, but I had the

> laparoscopic

> and we did not have a tube in out of the hospital (it was removed the day

I

> went

> home).

>

> I've heard of people having them in severe cases where second surgeries

were

> necessary and events such as leaks, etc. but not on a regular basis.

>

> all the best,

>

> laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal

> Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting/Mt. Sinai/NYC

> January 25, 2001

[Guest guest]

When my JP drain was removed, it didn't hurt, but something bizarre happened: when the tube came out, my belly squealed like a balloon does when you stretch the opening and let the air out slowly. Freak out! LOL.

M. (way behind on list messages, but catching up!!)

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in Lexington, MA, age 38Starting weight 299, now 158Starting BMI 49.7, now 26.3Lap DGB/DS by Dr. Rabkin 10-19-99http://www.duodenalswitch.com

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