NG Tube fear

Hi Scooby25 I’ve not had one of these but this reply will bump it up the board and hopefully someone with some experience might be along shortly?

Take care

Karen x

Hi I only had an ng tube after having ileus.so not the same Im afraid.

Hopefully my reply will bump your querie up the list and someone will come along who had one after their op.

All the best with your upcoming treatment

Kath

Hi.

1. I had one after surgery because my bowel stopped working. 

Hi.

Just be thankful you'll wake up with it in place. I had one inserted whilst fully awake and it was a very unpleasant experience. 

I had to have mine because my bowel stopped working after surgery and it was the only way to dispose of any waste in my stomach, except for violent vomiting. It was in place for 12 days, until my bowel woke up, during which time I wasn't allowed food. Swallowing may feel uncomfortable for a day or two but you do get used to it. 

I would advise being careful when moving as it's possible to pull it out accidentally. 

Sorry if I've added to your worries but you'll be surprised how quickly you adapt to such things. In fact when mine was eventually removed it felt really odd not having it.

Hope the surgery goes well.

Catdad.I was exactly like you.much better to have it inserted whilst under anaesthetic,not in the middle of the night like I had.

Kath

Katz I had the same! 

I woke up from my op with an ng tube (which I dont remember them taking out - god bless morphine!). I then developed an ileus in the middle of the night and the insertion was awful! 

 Scooby25  I didn't really feel mine when it was in, my throat felt a little sore and dry from the tube but it didn't feel like anything was in my throat weirdly. Drinking plenty of water helps and hopefully you won't have it in too long.