Question:
I have had my Gtube in for a month and it has been really sore

it was supposed to come out in two weeks but that would have been over a month. I was having like burning sensation where the tube goes into my stomach and real bad soreness and tenderness to the touch. I will see the surgeon tomorrow and I am wondering since it is sore in that area and I feel a burning sensation at the hole opening-will this thing hurt like hell coming out and is there any way that I can have it numbed before he takes it out????Sorry this is so long...Tori    — TotallyTori (posted on April 9, 2003)


April 8, 2003
It shouldnt hurt. I was terrified of this thing being removed. And it was not any big deal. I have actually had two and my doc let me remove it the second time. The opening will feel much much better once the tube is out also. good luck :)
   — RebeccaP

April 8, 2003
I had my G tube in place for a month as well. I too was terrified, but when I went to have it removed, it didn't hurt at all. In fact I cried because I was praising the Lord, that it didn't hurt. I've had a wonderful journey and I know that you will too. God Bless, Lenay
   — Dortheria B.

April 8, 2003
Hi there, Let me tell you! My tubes and stitches stayed in for a month and 10 days. Pure HELL. and I couldn't move or do nothing, because it would pull and stay VERY sore. My doc had went on a hoilday vacation around christmas and came back 1/10/03. anyhow I couldn't wait for my appt 1/16 to come. It seemed like my skin had grown on to my tubes. and I had a feeling I was in for a ride. I was right. He pulled and tuged and sniped and cut. (giggling) the tubes not me. All I did was grit my teeth and beared with it. When it was done I felt way better , alittle sore but happy this stuff was gone. In a couple of days I was doing housework and doing alot more things. So don't stress about it. Remember this is my story. and that your experience may be totally different. Hugs
   — Naes Wls J.

April 9, 2003
If one of our patients has had a JP Drain Tube in for a long time we recommend that they take pain medication as soon as they arrive at the office. (Of course you will only want to do this if you have someone driving you.) By the time you sign in - wait in the waiting room - wait in the exam room - etc. the medication should have taken effect and it will be an easier experience. If it doesn't hurt at all then you'll only be a little sleepy from the pain meds. If it hurts then you'll be thankful you had the meds. When my tubes were removed I opened my mouth to complain and before I could get the words out it was over - so, no biggie. One good suggestion for folks who are still dealing with tubes - get yourself a fanny pack like you'd wear to an amusement park and tuck the drain bulbs into the fanny pack and you won't have to worry about pulling and tugging on the tubes and hurting yourself. Wal Mart has fanny packs with long straps that fit most anyone. It makes the drains alot more bearable. Best wishes to you!
   — ronascott

April 9, 2003

   — Jazzy

April 9, 2003
What I did was keep the area where the tube goes into the skin moisturized with polysporin to keep it soft. I was terrified to have it pulled, but it was only a about 4 inches inside me and slid out really fast. Felt like a slimy worm. I took two of my pain med pills about a half hour before my appointment, so I was fairly relaxed. It will feel fantastic after that pain in the a** tube is out. Hugs, Kim S. Open RNY Nov.4/02 (-106)
   — Kim S.




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