NG tubes and drain tubes?

I just read an article that said that I might wake up with a tube down my nose and possibly

one coming out of my stomach?

Has anyone experienced this?

Thanks

You might have a drain in the unlikely event your procedure is converted from laparoscopic to open while on the table.  However, it's the surgeon's discretion and not universal.  Overall it's rather uncommon, I think.

I can't think of any reason you'd have an NG-tube.

Both of these are pretty remote but if you're concerned the only person who can answer for sure is your surgeon.  You can ask him or her under what cir****tances either of these might occur and their chances.

Thank you for your response.

I had both, a tube in my nose and a drain in my abdomen. It was mainly due to my lapband had eroded into my stomach and caused a lot of damage and leaks.  Not due to the RNY, they really didn't bother me to much though.

Yes to the drain tube.... doesn't hurt but looks gross and is a non-issue taking out despite the hype.  If you experience bragging rights to one, hold a pillow over your face during the few-seconds removal. 

I didn't have a nose tube, but I did have a drain tube in my stomach in my main laproscopic incision.  It just looked like a tiny balloon sticking out of my stomach and didn't bother me at all.  I could shower with it there.  It was in place for 2 weeks following the surgery.  I was glad to get it taken out, but I can't say that it bothered me at all.  ~Karen

What is the purpose of the drain tube? 

It was to drain excess fluid from the incision site.  A small amount of fluid drained from the balloon thingy for about a week and a half.

Thanks kakesie for your reply! 

You're very welcome!  :)