Question:
has anyone had a ng tube put in at the time of surgery? what was it used for?

   — annette J. (posted on September 12, 2001)

September 12, 2001
Hi Annette..yes I had an ng tube with my open RNY in May. It is used to drain the pouch. It was the worst part of my surgery! I couldn't wait for the leak test so I could get it out. That only took a second, not bad at all. I had a terrible sore throat but that is the least i would endure to be able to lose 69 lbs in 4 months! Good luck!
   — Louise A.

September 12, 2001
I also woke up with a NG tube. It was not that bad. I think I barely noticed it as I was expecting to have one. The leak test was not too bad and it was good to get the tube out.
   — wilkywanch

September 12, 2001
I had a NG tube in during surgery, but they didn't put it in untill I was asleep, and it was taken out by the time I woke up. My Dr. Told me that the purpose of the tube is to help drain any blood or fluids in the stomach.
   — Lacey M.