Thursday Surgery:Questions

Hello everyone!! Well my surgery has been scheduled for Thursday at 2:00. I am so excited and scared and ready1!! I think I have a few questions.On the ng tube do you know how long they leave it in.?How long is the average stay for RNY with hernia and adhesion repair? Is anyone else going to be in st vincents on the third? I just found out for sure today.I'm ready to get this on the road?Can anyone relate???? My angel is Nikky Henson .Thanks again Nikky!!!!!! Karen

Karen, You aren't far from where I live. I'm in Monticello. I can't really answer any of your questions, I just wanted to wish you lots of luck. I had my surgery done lap and I only spent one night in the hospital. I was home the following afternoon. Remember to get up and walking as soon as possible. God Bless you on your journey! Shelly 317/180 Dr. Les Miles, Birmingham, AL

hellokarin, i had my surgery 2 months ago at baptist. about the tubes, they were removed before you wake up, except for the tube that some people have, it's a drain tube, i didn't have that either. a friend had to leave her's in till her 1 month check-up. your dr. should have talked to ya about all of this. i hope it helps you. you will be in some pain, no doubt! i will be praying for you, who's your doctor? i used dr. baker, he's great. - amanda

Thanks Shelley and Amandaa!, My Dr is Dr. Wellborn and surgery was moved to 10:30 In the mornin......Appreciate your help!!!!I am lookin forward to the "other side"!!!! God Bless,Karen

Karen Church, The NG tube will be removed before you wake up. If you have sleep apnea you will probably have a drain tube in. I had a drain tube in because of sleep apnea. I had it taken out at my 1 month checkup. I was in the hospital 5 day's. I didn't have the hernia repair though. Hope this helps. Hugs Debbie Moya

Thanks Debbie! I appreciate the info. I think the toughest time of surgery for me has always been that last trip down the hall after the hubby and family is gone.. But I'm sure lookin forward to everything in life I'll be better able to do1!!!!!!yeSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! See ya later.Pray for me please Thanks,Karen