Question:
What is the shortest amount of time a surgeon has left in a g-tube?

I am One week post -op and am doing phenominally well. I have never had cause to use my g-tube yet it causes me much pain and irritation. I have to see my surgeon on Friday and was wondering if I should ask him to take it out and what my chances are that he would do it.    — Shannon H. (posted on August 27, 2002)

August 27, 2002
I am not quite sure why some surgeons continue to place G-Tubes during RNY operations but I can tell you that I had my open RNY on 6/18/02 and BTC never put a G-Tube or NG Tube in, Just a little bulb drain next to the lower part of the incision which was removed prior to discharge on the 4th day postop. This is BTC's standard procedure for ALL procedures. The only time people get a G-Tube placed is if there is major complications and a lengthy hospital stay is required. This allows nutritional needs to be met. Good Luck
   — Rebecca B.

August 27, 2002
<p><font face="Arial" color="#0000A0">My Dr never even used a G-tube on me and my surgery was 03/05/02 -- I hope someone answers soon that can give you an estimate but I thought I would toss my 2 cents in :) KDS -82 pounds since 3/5/02</font></p>
   — lilmskitty

August 27, 2002
had mine in for 7 days. surgery 10/3/01
   — RebeccaP

August 27, 2002
Hi, my NG Tube came out the next day after surgery and I did'nt have any kind of drain either(Lap RNY). My sisters came out a day or two also she had a open RNY no drain either. Your on your way to a new you Yeah!! Best of luck to you.....Tish
   — Tisha W.

August 27, 2002
I'm pre-op, but in our education meeting we were told our Doc doesn't use the NG tube or G tube any more either. Hope this helps.
   — Robin V.

August 28, 2002
Hi there, I have to have my g-tube in for 1 month but I had major complications. I hate the thing, it's my only sorce of pain. Good luck!
   — TP

August 29, 2002
I had open RNY on 7-3-02. Had my G-tube in for one month. I was told that I was a high risk for a leak. And that the G-tube was in for precauction. It was the only way that they could give you nutriention if one would need it. Other wise the only other option would be to go back in for surgery to repair the leak. I was very uncomfortable with it in also. But it sure beats going back in for more surgery if it was removed to early. Now I'm glad it out. 2 months and 50lbs down. Good luck to you!!
   — Pam K.

August 29, 2002
I had open RNY on 7-3-02. Had my G-tube in for one month. I was told that I was a high risk for a leak. And that the G-tube was in for precauction. It was the only way that they could give you nutriention if one would need it. Other wise the only other option would be to go back in for surgery to repair the leak. I was very uncomfortable with it in also. But it sure beats going back in for more surgery if it was removed to early. Now I'm glad it out. 2 months and 50lbs down. Good luck to you!!
   — Pam K.

August 29, 2002
I had open RNY on 7-3-02. Had my G-tube in for one month. I was told that I was a high risk for a leak. And that the G-tube was in for precauction. It was the only way that they could give me nutriention if one would need it. Other wise the only other option would be to go back in for surgery to repair the leak. I was very uncomfortable with it in also. But it sure beats going back in for more surgery if it was removed to early. Now I'm glad its out. 2 months and 50lbs down. Good luck to you!!
   — Pam K.

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