G-tube woes

Any body want to share any G-tube stories... I have had just about enough of mine. I haven't needed it from day 1 for fluids or protein. After two weeks, they said no need ot dress it any more. That was until it started seeping this thick, yellow drainage, that does a number on a work shirt. And, it's actually starting to hurt inside where the tube is. I talked wiht the dock and a couple of other patients and they say this is normal. I had little if any pain or discomfort through surgery and afterwards. the discomfort this thing is causing now is the worst part of post op. Any thoughts?

I agree with you. Mine felt as though it was trying to attach itself to the muscles and caused me a lot a pain when I got up and down out of the recliner. I would have almost begged to get it removed. Thank goodness I had it for 2 weeks only. I was told to put zinc oxide on it to stop it from infection.

Ted, I feel for you I hated my G-tube!!! Check out my profile on the subject. All I can say is grin and bear it. You'll feel great once it's removed, and it won't be long. Keep neosporin and a dressing on it and try taping it in different directions to see if that helps decrease the pain. Good luck! Hugs, Dru

Hi Ted, I have some words concerning the G-tube. Destroy it and invent something else!!!!

Hi Ted...I had Dr. Jawad also. My surgery was Feb. 8th of this year. That !@@##$$ G-tube is there for 6 weeks! I always had mine taped snug to my belly. I would put it in different positions before I taped it to see what was more comfortable. On Dr. Jawad's forum the other day there was a lady that wrote Sylvia because her G-tube just slid out!!! His methods seem drastic at times but when I look back I can see just how thorough he was. TRUST HIM.... Cory