I am having gastric bypass on August 19th. My doctor requires that his RNY patients have a G Tube placed for the first four weeks post op. The G Tube will be an external tube that will be attached to my reminant stomache, that will allow me to take in additional fluids and nutrition. My doctor has advised that many RNY patients struggle taking in adequate fluids by mouth, post op, and become dehydrated. He said that this is the number one reason people go to the ER post op.

I will still be required to consume the same oz of Protein by mouth as everyone else post op, but additionally, I will be required to consume 1 Boost shake as well as an additional 20oz of Water a day through my G Tube. Let's be honest, this is a little WEIRD! The idea of feeding myself through a tube give me the willies...or makes me want to bust out with a "Get in my belly" chant!

I need your HELP! I thought if I gave my G Tube a name, it would "normalize" it a little for me. So, I'm having a name my G Tube contest! I've posted this video on my You Tube and Facebook accounts as well. For the next week, I'll be taking suggestions about what to name my G Tube. Next weekend, I'll pick out my top three favorites and make another video, asking everyone to vote on their favorite name for my G Tube. The winner will receive the prizes that I have posted in my video.

Alright my fellow WLS buddies, it's time to put your thinking caps on and get those creative juices flowing. Post your suggestions about what I should name my G Tube here

http://youtu.be/pbbkTEKWvHE

Well I know you posted this a while ago, but did you figure out a name?

I was wondering how you're doing? I know we talked on some threads closer to when I had my surgery back in March, and with august fast approaching I was thinking about you. Hope everything is going well and good luck with your surgery.