I am six days post op. and today I had the life scared out of me. I was trying to get my protein down when of course I started getting sick. I tried to hurry to get to the bathroom and it pulled my drainage hose. it hurt a little but no blood no worries. well about 2 hours later I was just sitting there when it felt like someone had stuck a knife in my left lung. freaked me and my husband out called the dr and of course they told us to get straight there. They did the dye ct to check for blood clots and the barrium swallow to check for leaks and all was fine. But I still could not breathe without a lot of pain. so the dr. said he wanted to try something and he said he was going to take my tube out.

And when he tried at fist it was stuck and he had to give it a good tug but apparently something he saw on the x ray told him to take it out. and sure enough when I got sick today it had went in between my ribs and stuck in the muscle right near my lung. once it broke loose instant relief. of course now I have even more sore muscles but the tube is gone..And I found out I have lost 16 pounds in 6 days.. holy cow.. I know that wont happen all the time but still at least I left with a little smile.

So glad that you were able to get into the doctor and they were able to take care of the problem. (Now, I've heard of people being desperate to get rid of a drainage tube, but maybe you took it too far! )

Great job on the weightloss!

yeah now the other side is sore to sleep on . Not sure what I am going to do about that. lol. flat on my back I guess. But still a lot better than thinking I am leaking goo all in my insides..

I am six days post op. and today I had the life scared out of me. I was trying to get my Protein down when of course I started getting sick. I tried to hurry to get to the bathroom and it pulled my drainage hose. it hurt a little but no blood no worries. well about 2 hours later I was just sitting there when it felt like someone had stuck a knife in my left lung. freaked me and my husband out called the dr and of course they told us to get straight there. They did the dye ct to check for blood clots and the barrium swallow to check for leaks and all was fine. But I still could not breathe without a lot of pain. so the dr. said he wanted to try something and he said he was going to take my tube out.

And when he tried at fist it was stuck and he had to give it a good tug but apparently something he saw on the x ray told him to take it out. and sure enough when I got sick today it had went in between my ribs and stuck in the muscle right near my lung. once it broke loose instant relief. of course now I have even more sore muscles but the tube is gone..And I found out I have lost 16 pounds in 6 days.. holy cow.. I know that wont happen all the time but still at least I left with a little smile.

I'm glad everything was okay with you. I don't know what I would of did if that happened to me probably freak out. 16 lbs that is awesome, I won't be able to find out how much officially I have lost until I go back for my follow up with Dr. Canterbury. I'm jealous you get to start full liquids on Friday, I'm going to call and pray they let me start fulls on Friday also. Take care, and I hope you get to feeling better soon.

I didn't know if you go back to him or not since you are so far away.I thought they might make you go to yours. we will have to do lunch when we can have lunch. lol. Next time you are in.

I didn't know if you go back to him or not since you are so far away.I thought they might make you go to yours. we will have to do lunch when we can have lunch. lol. Next time you are in.

That sounds great we can go for Soup or something by then. lol :thumbup:

I am six days post op. and today I had the life scared out of me. I was trying to get my Protein down when of course I started getting sick. I tried to hurry to get to the bathroom and it pulled my drainage hose. it hurt a little but no blood no worries. well about 2 hours later I was just sitting there when it felt like someone had stuck a knife in my left lung. freaked me and my husband out called the dr and of course they told us to get straight there. They did the dye ct to check for blood clots and the barrium swallow to check for leaks and all was fine. But I still could not breathe without a lot of pain. so the dr. said he wanted to try something and he said he was going to take my tube out.

And when he tried at fist it was stuck and he had to give it a good tug but apparently something he saw on the x ray told him to take it out. and sure enough when I got sick today it had went in between my ribs and stuck in the muscle right near my lung. once it broke loose instant relief. of course now I have even more sore muscles but the tube is gone..And I found out I have lost 16 pounds in 6 days.. holy cow.. I know that wont happen all the time but still at least I left with a little smile.:thumbup:

Wow what a fright. . sorry that happened to you . . . how come you went home with the drain? I had everything taken out in the hospital and went home only with sore muscles and battle wounds. . . CONGRATULATIONS on the weight lose! How wonderful! Keep up the excellent work!

Glad everything turned out fine and congrats on your 6 lb lose.

thanks everyone.still sore but feel so much better. looking forward to loosing more weight. I love this site because it keeps my spirits up and I know what every I am going through someone else has gone through it..

Thank god that it was an easily fixed problem, one with a bonus too! lol Great numbers too.

Glad you are okay! Congratulations on the loss:tongue_smilie:

Gosh, that must have been frightening! Glad you are ok! xx

This is the first I have heard about going home with a drainage tube. Is this normal? I am going to Mexico, and won't have easy access to the Dr once I get home.