Regaurding Chandra's Surgery

Chandra's sister just called and she is in her room now, and she has tubes coming out of her. Is having these tubes coming out normal? and Dr. O said she has to be walking around by atleast 7pm tonite or atleast walk to the door in her room. and thanks again. thanks, shawn

Glad to hear she made it out fine!! I am preop, but I have done some research and the tubes are more than likely a J tube for the drainage. She probably also has an IV for fluids and a pain pump. I am sure the Doctor or a nurse will come in and update as to what to expect on the removal of those. It all depends on the Doctor. They are completely normal. She does need to get up and walk as soon as possible, it will help prevent clots and get her on the road to recovery. Thanks for updating.

Your Welcome, i am worried to death but thats normal tho...and i will post again later and let everyone know how she is doing and feeling...

Yep, the tubes are normal. I had the JP Drain.. the tube up the nose, my catheter, IV's ... so yeah, its normal. By Sat she should have all that out. And yeah, the walking is normal. I was up just a few minutes that first night, but was out cold for most of it. The 2nd days I was up ALOT more. They had me walking around the nurses station 4-6 times/day.