how to deal with ng tubes post-op

I am ABSOLUTLY TERRIFIED of having a ng tube. Do they hurt, do they gag you, are they always irritating the back of your throat??? This one thing is the only thing that makes me dread the surgery. I worry about it nite and day! Can anyone out there help me?!!

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