Question:
Any one have a G-tube post op?
I had my surgery about days ago. The G-tube is a crazy thing to get used to. This thing is killing me pain wise, but definately a help to get in meds and liquids and protein. Does the pain stay there for the whole 4-6 weeks? Help! — lynnredboy (posted on December 27, 2009)
December 27, 2009
I had a G tube and I thank God I did. My high blood pressure lowered with a
decent weight loss the first month and my blood pressure plummeted with it.
I used the G Tube to increase fluid intake. That along with a decrease in
blood pressure medication made me feel stronger and more able to feel
better. I was soooooooooo weak and it was the drop in BP. The ability to
use the GTube helped me feel less dehydrated too. At 6 weeks out I had it
removed and then BAM i had a UTI. I am almost 8 weeks now and all is
cleared up, but the GTube was good for helping me get the fluids in when i
was very weak and sick post surgery ....Thanks for asking.
— DeborahS1952
December 27, 2009
SORRY FOR SO INGNORANT BUT WHAT IS A G TUBE???
— pumpkin57
December 28, 2009
A g tube is a tube they put through your abdomen into your stomach or in
this case your pouch they use it to give nourishment fluids and meds to
people who cannot have them orally.
— Kim M.
December 28, 2009
I have a g-tube it doesn't hurt at all but I just use it to drain??? I
didn't know we could put fluids into it????
can I ????
— La_Tinaz
December 28, 2009
I had my g-tube for 6 weeks and it was a pain the whole time. It gets to
where it is just uncomfortable after the first couple of weeks, though. I
couldn't lay on my left side for the whole six weeks and so it made it hard
for me to sleep. It won't hurt at all when they take the tube out, though.
The time will go by quickly. Just try to be patient. I know it is hard, but
just try.
— Elizabeth_Ann
December 29, 2009
I had my g-tube due to a complication. (You can read about it on my
profile).
It was uncomfortable when I first got home from the hospital since I like
to sleep on my side. I had it taken out at two months post op. After the
first week or so it didn't really hurt unless one of my kids pushed on it.
My surgeon teasingly told me I could put suppliments in my tube, but I
never did.
How long do you have to have it in?
— wearfamily2004
January 1, 2010
The G-tube is a drainage/intake tube connected to your OLD stomach. You can
use it to drain excess fluids and gas and also to feed yourself and give
liquid medicine if needed.
Is it wrong to push and try and get it out early? It is a love hate
relationship! lol
— lynnredboy
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