Guest guest Posted June 18, 2001 Report Share Posted June 18, 2001 I think I'm grossing out the most about the feeding or draining tube that will be there when I wake up. Is it gross? Exactly how many tubes will I have in me when I wake? Eeek. Jenn I had no tubes in me when I cane out of surgery., maybe you wont either. Alice on Long Island Lap BPD/DS Dr. Gagner Mt. Sinai May 24th 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2001 Report Share Posted June 18, 2001 Any last advice? I think I'm grossing out the most about the feeding or draining tube that will be there when I wake up. Is it gross? Exactly how many tubes will I have in me when I wake? Eeek. - what you are feeling is perfectly normal pre-surgery jitters. I also had anxiety dreams, the classic one where I find myself showing up to work with only my slip on, no skirt! Your dreams are just a reaction to the normal anxiousness that anyone would feel before surgery! The two tubes were no big deal for me, just a little hassle, rather than gross. Just try to remember that they are in there to help you. Plus, the drain tube usually is removed before you go home. Try to relax - you will do fine, and soon you will feel so much better!! Ellen DS 2/14/01 310 Dr. Anthone 6/19/01 244 - 66 lbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2001 Report Share Posted June 19, 2001 In a message dated 6/19/01 4:39:23 AM, duodenalswitch writes: << Jenn I had no tubes in me when I cane out of surgery., maybe you wont either. >> Jenn: I didn't have any tubes other than two drainage tubes on my right side. Some people do not have any drainage tubes. It is not common for many surgeons (although I'm not sure about all of them) to have an NG tube with laparoscopic surgery. They do have a breathing tube in during the surgery and some people wake up in recovery with that tube still in place. I woke up in the or (after the surgery) as we were waiting for a bed in recovery. I didn't have any breathing tubes or other tubes attached to my face at all. The drain tubes are not a big deal... it is good to have them if your surgeon feels it's necessary. I had two placed in the same location. Others have had two (one one each side), whereas some have had only one tube and some haven't had any! :) all the best, TEresa lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 four months post-op and still feelin fab pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 now: 247 lbs - still goin' down, man! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 Do you have to have a catheter and an enema? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 For me -- yes to a catheter, and no to an enema. Cammie > Do you have to have a catheter and an enema? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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