Post-op Question - RNY Gastric Bypass was 7/13

LaLa Ladybug · July 17, 2017

Surgery went great. He found a hernia & repaired it. There was a lot of expected scar tissue since I had a lapband that was removed 4 years ago. Dr Nair said the scar tissue wasn't half as bad as he expected, so I got lucky. My question is about the JP tube drain. I've been stripping it, emptying the pouch a few times a day & measuring. But the pads around it get soaked through pretty fast. The drain Fluid is relatively clear at this point. Not so much blood in it anymore. There's no odd odor,. Skin looks good. No fever. Would the pads getting soaked be something to call the doctor about tomorrow? Or just wait till my Thursday follow up?

blondie66 · July 17, 2017

Glad surgery went well! Sorry I didn't have any tubes or drains post surgery.

DMaduro · July 17, 2017

Hi - I had my gbp on 7/12. Lots of scar tissue from band in 2012 and earlier gall bladder surgery. I also have a jp tube. Emptying about 1 to 2x a day. At beginning, dressing around the entry point was a bit messy, but the dressing was changed prior to being discharged. Hasn't been a problem. There is still a small incision where the tubing enters, so doesn't seem unusual for some seepage to occur into the dressing.
But for peace of mind, wouldn't hurt to call doc. Good luck healing.
D.

LaLa Ladybug · July 17, 2017

Hi - I had my gbp on 7/12. Lots of scar tissue from band in 2012 and earlier gall bladder surgery. I also have a jp tube. Emptying about 1 to 2x a day. At beginning, dressing around the entry point was a bit messy, but the dressing was changed prior to being discharged. Hasn't been a problem. There is still a small incision where the tubing enters, so doesn't seem unusual for some seepage to occur into the dressing.
But for peace of mind, wouldn't hurt to call doc. Good luck healing.
D.

Thx D. Appreciate the feedback. Looks like our bands were taken out a year apart.