Did You Come Home With Anything Attached?

[Ellie_Grace 271]

No they do not let you eat until they do the upper gi to make sure you have no leaks, once results come in they take it out and begin you on Clear Liquids.< /p>

Again not everyone is the same. I did not have any drain tube ever, but I did have a cathater which was taken out second day which was the day i went home. I was eating (ok sipping) food like broth, popsicles and juice the day of my surgery, literally within a few hours. had surgery at 730 and I was given lunch. I never was given a swallow test or anything.

Really the best thing is to ask your surgeon what he does and then those who have exerpienced that same procedure can give you advice and support on whatever you will personally have to experience.

[seiko 9]

So I had my class today and I will be coming home with a g-tube as well as a Blake drain. The drain comes out after 2 weeks and the g-tube has to be in for a minimum of 4 weeks no exception. My surgeon is very cautious and I love that but I'm so nervous about these things sticking out of me especially the g-tube. The drain helps them identify leaks sooner cuz they have you drink blue Powerade for 2 weeks and if any blue comes in the drain you know there is a problem. The g- tube is to make sure you get all your Protein in. If you can't get all by month you pour it down the g-tube. So I like that from day 2 I will be getting all my protein. But I have to get use to the idea that I will have tubes coming out my stomach for a month. But I'm biggest issue is that I'm the matron of honor in my friends wedding a little over 2 weeks after surgery, how am I going to hide that under my dress?