Question:
NG tube

Do you have to haave a NG tube in after surgery too? That is what is terrifying me    — ladyrdhk (posted on January 19, 2010)

January 19, 2010
I am here in Pa and where I had my RNY in June they did not use NG tubes. If they did it was removed before I woke up. I did have a urinary catheter that was removed one day post op but that was no biggy. Hope this helps...... Good luck...
   — karensaporito

January 19, 2010
Keri I had RNY and if they put a tube down my throat I didn't know it (actually I don't even know what a NG tube is). I didn't go to sleep with one nore did I wake with one. Also I didn't have any throat issues. Before my surgery my surgeon went over what was going to happen and he never mentioned any tube. This being said you really should ask your surgeons office if they use one or not. None of us here can tell you what your surgeons proceedure will be.
   — Caribou ME

January 19, 2010
All I can say is that I have a medical Alert bracelet that specifies 'Roux-en-Y - NO NG TUBE'...so my guess would be no....but do consult with your surgeon.
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 19, 2010
Most of the time you get and NG tube and you don't even know it why you are under. And of course unless you are not allowed one due to medical conditions. Then they use other means I assume.
   — smokeybonefan

January 20, 2010
Thank you all this eases my mind a lot. I can do all things through Christ!!!
   — ladyrdhk

January 20, 2010
I did not have an NG tube, either.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

January 20, 2010
I had my surgery (RNY) in Virginia and no NG tube.
   — jvannatta

January 20, 2010
What the tube they put in your nose I had Gas byp 30 sept 09 and when I woke up the tube was in until the next morning at 6:00 sharp I asked to have it taken out 2 mins to 6A and they said I had to wait. I sorry but to be trueful the tube was a nightmare.
   — kaybusk