Can anyone tell me if they had an NG tube in their nose to remove whatever bile or fluids would be dripping into the stomach? I was told I would get an NG tube for only 24 hours but this kind of freaked me out since I did not ever hear of anyone saying they had one?

I also wanted to know if nausea is something you have daily? I understand it's the stomach and all the rerouting so it doesn't surprise me but does it go away and when? I couldn't imagine living with nausea everyday of my life

any answers would be great!

I had that awful tube down my nose into my stomach pumping bile out for about 5 days. It was horrible...sorry. I have a bad gag reflex and that didn't help any. However, I did what I had to do to get better. You'll get though it! And ultimately...having this surgery will change your life. Good luck to you. You'll be fine.

I did to have the NG tube so I can't say anything there. As for the nausea and vomiting, I have it almost everyday. I'm close to 7 weeks post op and I'm exhausted. You never know from day to day what's going to make you sick. I can have corn chowder soup today and feel great so I'll have it again tomorrow thinking it's a safe choice but it's not and I get sick. What's good today may not be so good tomorrow is what I'm trying to say.

I know our bodies are still trying to heal and all but the nausea and vomiting are a killer. My Dr. says it will pass, eventually. I'm still waiting foe that day to come. The best I can say is stick with the plan, we will get through this. This is all for the greater good and if it gets me to my idea of the promised land then so be it.

Good luck to you, I hope were both feeling better soon!

I did to have the NG tube so I can't say anything there. As for the nausea and vomiting, I have it almost everyday. I'm close to 7 weeks post op and I'm exhausted. You never know from day to day what's going to make you sick. I can have corn chowder soup today and feel great so I'll have it again tomorrow thinking it's a safe choice but it's not and I get sick. What's good today may not be so good tomorrow is what I'm trying to say.

I know our bodies are still trying to heal and all but the nausea and vomiting are a killer. My Dr. says it will pass, eventually. I'm still waiting foe that day to come. The best I can say is stick with the plan, we will get through this. This is all for the greater good and if it gets me to my idea of the promised land then so be it.

Good luck to you, I hope were both feeling better soon!

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I so understand about the vomiting and nausea!!! I'm almost 8weeks post op and I'm still nauseous. I have the patch and zonfron, It was so bad that I couldn't keep things down and have to get the ng tube down my nose for feedings. Omgosh that tube hurt so back, I couldn't talk, sleeping was hard, couldn't swallow. So last week I went to my surgeon crying to remove it and she did and then took me back in the OR and put a J tube into my tummy and I do 14 hrs of tube feedings a day. I try little bits and one day it's ok the next it's not. Gave me Valium also cause sometimes after surgery your body can go into anxiety mode.