Hi all,

I am seeing my surgeon in a couple of weeks to hopefully book in for a laparoscopic gastric bypass following the removal of my lap band 6 months ago.

I've been doing a lot of research about the procedure itself and I understand that I may have both a drainage tube and a feeding tube inserted during the surgery, which will stay in place while I'm in hospital.

I assume that both tubes will be inserted directly into the stomach rather that the feeding tube being nasal or through the mouth, but I was wondering what everyone else experienced? In particular, the following:

Did you have both a drain tube and a feeding tube?

If so, where were they inserted?

How long were they in for?

Did you have any discomfort or pain while they were in?

How were they removed? Was that painful?

I've had a drainage tube in before and that was no problem, but I have a very strong gag reflex and I'm worried about a feeding tube going down my throat, even though logically I know that, with this type of surgery, nasal and oral tubes aren't recommended.

If anyone could share their experience I would really appreciate it!

I had a drain tube and catheter they put in during surgery. I had no feeding tube although they did give me ice chips, sf popsicles and chicken broth at the hospital. They pulled out my cath to make sure I could pee some. Also the drain port they pulled out and it was very painless for them to pull it out. They stapled it shut but it was gauze and bandage on it not just staples and sticky tape like the others. It is also the site of my most painful pre-opo pain which unfortunately I still have. Everyone is different however!