J-Tube / Drain, Makes Me Sick

[shane5958 3]

I Had a j tube on my right side and had it taken out 2weeks ago but i have another drain on my left side for a abcess i had and its been there for 2 weeks now im hopeing next week it comes out. Not much of anything comes out of it. My Dr has keep me on full liquid sense surgery (5-23-12). I stay sick at my stomach. Has anyone stayed sick till they got the tube out and u think the tube in my stomach is why my dr still keeps me on full liquid.

[Mctrisha66 5]

I'm sorry about the drain/tube. The whole thing is nauseating. I hope you're feeling better soon.

I'm kind of depressed today. I had my surgery on June 1st and had a rough time with anesthesia, which resulted in a longer than normal hospital stay. Once I got out of the hospital, I had a few good days and a few bad days. On June 18th I had abdominal pain all day, which resulted in a trip to the ER and a three day hospital stay along with exploratory surgery. I'm now on liquids for four more weeks and feel crappy. I'm tired, my stomach hurts and I've almost lost sight of why I had this surgery. Yeah, this is me whining. Hoping and praying that tomorrow will be brighter.

[MinaT 669]

Shane I am so very sorry. Did the doctor say why you are having such a problem? Why two drains? Were there complications? I had one drain for 9 days and I felt so much better when I got it out, though my drain became infected.

I would really like to know what type of complication may have arisen that would cause two drains. Did you have hernia surgery also? I know people that have had hernia repair surgery and had to have two drains.

McTrisha, I had some complications too, so I do understand. My anesthesiologist let the esophageal tube drop into my stomach - while the doctor was in mid staple and it got stapled inside me. It extended surgery another 5 hours and a team was brought in and was very rough. I almost ended up with my esophagus narrowed because of it. I am still on full liquids and I find out Wed. if I can go to pureeds, but I honestly believe I will be on full liquids until June 9th, which is over a month of full liquids.

I tried strained cheddar broccoli Soup from Potbelly today and got in less than 1/4 cup and my tummy got really full and it kind of bummed me out, I am a little tired today because all of a sudden my incisions are more sore the last few days.

I haven't lost sight of why I had this surgery and I know right now you are, but stay strong sweety. You are so close to Onederland and come Thanksgiving & Christmas when you are close to or at goal, and you are sitting with the family having dinner, I believe despite the complications, you will have felt that it was worth it in the end. This is something I hold onto tightly.

I'm sure like me you read how people had no complications and their major complaint is not being able to eat whatever they want and it's a bit hard sometimes, I admit.

We're obviously pretty strong to deal with the complications we have to deal with and we will get through this.

[Mctrisha66 5]

Shane I am so very sorry. Did the doctor say why you are having such a problem? Why two drains? Were there complications? I had one drain for 9 days and I felt so much better when I got it out, though my drain became infected.

I would really like to know what type of complication may have arisen that would cause two drains. Did you have hernia surgery also? I know people that have had hernia repair surgery and had to have two drains.

McTrisha, I had some complications too, so I do understand. My anesthesiologist let the esophageal tube drop into my stomach - while the doctor was in mid staple and it got stapled inside me. It extended surgery another 5 hours and a team was brought in and was very rough. I almost ended up with my esophagus narrowed because of it. I am still on full liquids and I find out Wed. if I can go to pureeds, but I honestly believe I will be on full liquids until June 9th, which is over a month of full liquids.

I tried strained cheddar broccoli Soup from Potbelly today and got in less than 1/4 cup and my tummy got really full and it kind of bummed me out, I am a little tired today because all of a sudden my incisions are more sore the last few days.

I haven't lost sight of why I had this surgery and I know right now you are, but stay strong sweety. You are so close to Onederland and come Thanksgiving & Christmas when you are close to or at goal, and you are sitting with the family having dinner, I believe despite the complications, you will have felt that it was worth it in the end. This is something I hold onto tightly.

I'm sure like me you read how people had no complications and their major complaint is not being able to eat whatever they want and it's a bit hard sometimes, I admit.

We're obviously pretty strong to deal with the complications we have to deal with and we will get through this.

Thanks so much for your supportive words. I hate giving in to the "poor-me's", but I did. I appreciate your reminders.

[MinaT 669]

Thanks so much for your supportive words. I hate giving in to the "poor-me's", but I did. I appreciate your reminders.

I realize that there are probably people on this site that think I'm too blunt and to the point and whatever, I'm fine with it lol. I am giving myself this pep talk as much as I am giving it to you.

I feel like crap today. I am hungry. I want a stupid pickle. Listening to people that had surgery after me talk about eating real food, gives me a sour puss face lol.

What you are going through sucks, pretty hard. If I can't find a way to give you support, how can I support myself because I realize my day is kinda crappy, my tummy hurts.

I spent my morning walking around saying to myself please go poop today, because yesterday I didn't and all I wanted was one fart and a wet watery poop.

I just want you to know that there are people that are not having the easiest time but as long as we keep our wits about us and try to stay a little positive (I pooped and it made me happy) we'll get through it

[shane5958 3]

Thanks for the kind words. I had surg on may 23 2 nights in and 3 days out then i started a high fevor, called dr he said get to ER, i did and they did a ct scan and i have a blood pockett, abcess so the radioligest put another drain in. Iv got the j-tube out now but the other drain is still there, i flush it every 8 hrs. Now the days i was in after surg i had dry heeves for 3 days strait as hard as i could. The radioligist that put my abcess drain in said dryheeves can bust vessals and create blood pockets my dr says he think i just bleed alot. I think im staying sick cause of the drain and yes i have forgot why i did this crap to my self. Iv spent 6 years in the army, i was shot in dessert storm iv had surg on my knees iv been thru alot and never been so misrable in my life. But the dr says hang in there shane it gets much better. Iv been on full liquids for a mnth and im just really BUMBED!!!! Right now if i could go back knowing, i prob wouldnt! But i have so i gotta do my best! Its like why did i do this when befor I HAD NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT I WEIGHED OVER 300pnds

Ps. Sorry, my spelling isnt great

[shane5958 3]

I got my drain out yest, i feel a tiny bit better. I start my stage 3 today finaly!! Leave for vac tomar, if me and the better half dont kill each other first! Wish me luck everyone!

[tlaff79 117]

Good luck! Enjoy your vacation!