Hi Brenda, I also feared before the surgery about the breathing tube, but when I woke up after surgery, i was not bothered about it at all, it was a very thin ...Read more
Hi Brenda, I also feared before the surgery about the breathing tube, but when I woke up after surgery, i was not bothered about it at all, it was a very thin tube. Nurse told me not to bite them and just relax.. and they will remove it in 2-3 hours. Even when they were removing it, i just felt a small sensation inside, that's it. So, don't worry about the tube.
That is encouraging to hear. I'm not looking forward to waking up to that tube, either.
Nancy D I have no memory of it being there or being removed! I hope that is your experience as well!
Hello Brenda! I read several stories about the vent tube, and was prepared for the worst - being fully conscious while it was still in. Talk about a nightmare! ...Read more
Hello Brenda! I read several stories about the vent tube, and was prepared for the worst - being fully conscious while it was still in. Talk about a nightmare! Anyway, I distinctly remember opening my eyes and seeing the clock on the wall across from me (which means someone put my glasses on my face for me!), then looking to my left and seeing sunshine on the wall and a silhouette in the window. Then I realized, "I'm alive! Joyful! Thank you!" and as I closed my eyes I caught a glimpse of a tube under my nose. That whole process took about2 seconds. The next time I opened my eyes, the tube was gone. I hope it's that easy for you!
Welcome Brenda! I worry about those things too. I actually asked the nurse practitioner about it today at my pre-op. She assured me it was no big deal and said ...Read more
Welcome Brenda! I worry about those things too. I actually asked the nurse practitioner about it today at my pre-op. She assured me it was no big deal and said many people are barely aware of the tube coming out. I'm going to focus on the relief I'll feel at that moment to be through the surgery!! Glad you found this site. Hope it helps!