Question:
Are all WL patients intubated before surgery? Do all patients have an NG tube?

   — Judith A. (posted on December 8, 2001)

December 8, 2001
No, not all are incubated before surgery... only high risk cases or when the anesthesiologist feels that it is necessary. I don't think I had an NG tube, but if I did, it was pulled out before I woke up in recovery. Ask your surgeon what he does and what you can expect to wake up with.
   — Kellie Jo B.

December 8, 2001
I didn't have an NG tube.
   — Kimberly L.

December 8, 2001
AHH ALL WLS patients are intubated FOR surgery, only high risk ones are done while still awake! EVERYONE is put on a vent for our safety. Machines breathe for us because the anthestics depress our normal breathing. I was a unfortunate one who was intubated while awake it really wasnt that bad, just tasted terrible. This question got discussed just a few days ago here. Its nothing to be scared of and mine was removed witout my knowledge. NG tubes are optional and it depends on the surgeon.
   — bob-haller

December 9, 2001
My tubes were placed after I was asleep and removed before I woke up. I'm a lap and there was no tubes hanging out of my tummy either.
   — lessofme170