Tube out!

rozaroo
rozaroo Member Posts: 665
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Monday morning my Gastro Dr. removed my tube. I am happy to report he yanked it out & there was no pain. He told me it would take a bit of time to heal however, it is not draining & is looking great! How long did you leave your dressing on it? I am changing mine daily & also use saline solution to clean it. I appreciate all of your feedback!
Thank you
Roz

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  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #2
    Welcome to the Second Belly Button Club
    Freedom! Good for you. I quit using the dressing when mine quit draining. Keep up the recovery.
  • Glenna M
    Glenna M Member Posts: 1,576
    #3
    Second belly button club
    Welcome to the 2nd belly button club :) I only kept mine covered for 48 hours as I had no drainage and it was healing nicely. I washed it with antibacterial soap while I was in the shower and made sure to pat it dry. Never had any problems and didn't need to use any type of ointment on it.

    As long as you keep it clean and dry you should be okay.

    Stay well,
    Glenna
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
    #4
    Glenna M said:

    Second belly button club
    Welcome to the 2nd belly button club :) I only kept mine covered for 48 hours as I had no drainage and it was healing nicely. I washed it with antibacterial soap while I was in the shower and made sure to pat it dry. Never had any problems and didn't need to use any type of ointment on it.

    As long as you keep it clean and dry you should be okay.

    Stay well,
    Glenna

    I know I already did it once for you...,
    ...... but I will do the happy dance again. Congrats. :)
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
    #5
    Glenna M said:

    Second belly button club
    Welcome to the 2nd belly button club :) I only kept mine covered for 48 hours as I had no drainage and it was healing nicely. I washed it with antibacterial soap while I was in the shower and made sure to pat it dry. Never had any problems and didn't need to use any type of ointment on it.

    As long as you keep it clean and dry you should be okay.

    Stay well,
    Glenna

    Happy Dance!!

    Happy Dance!!
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #6
    Tube
    Glad to hear the good news my friendn take care
  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #7
    Yay! Happy Dance with no Tube!
    Took about a week or so, before I was comfortable without a gauze pad over the top. Never had drainage.

    Deb
  • JUDYV5
    JUDYV5 Member Posts: 392
    #8
    congrats
    I am glad it didn't hurt to have it removed. I just kept it covered for a day (no drainage). I was in the pool in a week.
  • Kent Cass
    Kent Cass Member Posts: 1,898 Member
    #9
    JUDYV5 said:

    congrats
    I am glad it didn't hurt to have it removed. I just kept it covered for a day (no drainage). I was in the pool in a week.

    Roz
    Happy for you. I had a seapage problem that lasted a couple months, along with irritation redness around the SBB. I'd advise to just keep an eye on the seapage, and how well the healing skin looks. Glad to have you in the SBBC.

    kcass
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #10
    Kent Cass said:

    Roz
    Happy for you. I had a seapage problem that lasted a couple months, along with irritation redness around the SBB. I'd advise to just keep an eye on the seapage, and how well the healing skin looks. Glad to have you in the SBBC.

    kcass

    Seapage
    Kent, you are talking about the 2nd belly button..... LOL, never mind.

    Congrats Roz, moving in the right direction....

    Best to you,
    John
  • rozaroo
    rozaroo Member Posts: 665
    #11
    Skiffin16 said:

    Seapage
    Kent, you are talking about the 2nd belly button..... LOL, never mind.

    Congrats Roz, moving in the right direction....

    Best to you,
    John

    Thank you!
    It is so great to have my friend's on CSN for backup. Even if it is a simple question. I am comfortable to come on here & ask. Thank you again!
  • Greg53
    Greg53 Member Posts: 849
    #12
    rozaroo said:

    Thank you!
    It is so great to have my friend's on CSN for backup. Even if it is a simple question. I am comfortable to come on here & ask. Thank you again!

    PEG-less
    Congrats Roz! Just had mine yanked out a couple weeks ago. I quit using the sterile pads after a day. No oozing, no pads. Mine healed up fast. Hope yours does as well!

    Greg
  • Army_Guy
    Army_Guy Member Posts: 53
    #13
    Tube...
    Congrats!!! Mine came out Sep 28 and dressing off after 48 hrs. After it healed I put alcohol-free Aloe on it every day to keep it from getting too dry. It' great to be like an automobile tire: TUBELESS!

    Dave

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