I just had surgery where I woke up with an NG tube. I'm grateful that I was sleeping when they put it in, but I was also shocked because I didn't know I could've been getting one. This is a great video, especially to show kids getting one.
Having an NG tube would have to be one of the worst experiences of my life since its so uncomfortable. I'm glad that this isn't the case for everyone though. :)
I was going through a hard time with my eating disorders, Anorexia and ARFID. And since I was a minor at the time, I was forced to have an NG tube to help restore my weight. I'm good now though and I hope your doing good too. :)
I have a lot of medical problems and i had much more worst stuff like having a needle in my leg no numing and had to move my leg with the needle in ect (not to be rude or mean)
Mr. Bigby I have anorexia too... I have an ng tube but im 23... I HATE IT!! 😔 I'm on my 18th tube because I've bitten and or bitten the tube 😔 I HATE it!!
Samba123 Sun if you swallow constantly that shouldn't happen but okay... Sometimes gagging and coughing can be a bad sign because it could have gone into the lungs
The pain is excruciating, the child did so well!!! I wish I would have been told about the procedure beforehand, and I wish that I was given water to help the tube go down. The nurse that I had shoved it down my throat and when I jerked backward, the tube hit sensitive nerves in the back of my nose.
‘A tickle in your nose or throat’. Ok I get maybe some people find it ‘tickles’ but when I had mine IT WAS NOT A TICKLE HAHHA it felt like someone was killing me lol🤪 maybe these kids are just hella brave
I used to transport patients inside a hospital and I remember hearing some lady scream bloody murder. Found out she was getting an NG Tube. Some people just tolerate it better I guess.
HEY EVERYONE HERE WHO'S GOT/MIGHT HAVE AN NG TUBE FOR AN EATING DISORDER YOU WILL RECOVER! IT MAY NOT FEEL LIKE IT RIGHT NOW BUT YOU WILL GET BETTER YOU PROBABLY WON'T BUT TRUST MY WORDS I HAD OVER 50 NG TUBES OVER THE COURSE OF 10 MONTHS AND IN HOSPITAL FOR 1 YEAR AND 2 MONTHS I FINALLY GOT OUT LAST WEEK AND JESUS IT WAS A LONG JOURNEY I hope everyone here with an Ng tube for any reason feels better soon!
@@sienna098. when I first went into hospital I got better for a few weeks then relapsed really bad so they put me in a more longer term place to prevent me relapsing again
Had a NG tube at 8yrs old I think. Nobody tried to calm me or explain the procedure at all. Nurses just came in and held me down and shoved it in. I screamed like hell and never again.
I'm possibly having one put in next week if my weight keeps going down + my heart continues to be problematic from everything. How much weight do you seem to put on in one week and do you stay in hospital the whole time when the Specialist says you need Long Term Nasal Gastric Tube feeding. It's meant to feed me 24/7 and I don't know if I'm able to eat or drink with it, especially icypoles - they help me a lot when I'm sick. Thanks
I’ve had a ng tube multiple times since I have a eating disorder, I have struggled with a eating disorder ever since the age of 10. I have always counted the calories in the food because of the big fear of gaining weight.
@@chamoyyyyyyyyyy yikes, please don't mention numbers- weight doesn't define how ill you are, the first time i had an NG tube for my eating disorder i was a healthy weight
They give you an NG tube if you refuse to eat or can't manage to eat/keep down the amount of food you need while in hospital You could get hospitalised for many eating disorder complications such as; mental state, heart issues, blood pressure issues, repeated fainting, low weight/ significant weight loss, issues with stuff in your bloods and more- I hope you're both ok!
I had a NG tube not that long ago and I would definitely say it SUCKS being sick and having one in. And eating things like bread/any heavy foods, pulls the tube down by the nose and it’s kinda uncomfortable. Helps to cut the food into small pieces/hold the tube when swallowing. Definitely was a good help though besides
I have an ng tube. I'm 23 and have anorexia and I HATE it!! I'm on my 18th tube because I've bitten and or pulled it out 😔 Now on the 28th of August I'm on my 33rd tube
NG tubes suck, man. I feel you. I also had one for my ED. I actually knew a girl who would get really physically sick after she ate to the point of vomiting. One time she puked and her tube came up through her mouth 😣 she had to pull it out herself and she got a new one placed in. That's honestly the reason why I never purged when I had mine.
1974poundcake That’s not how it works. Anorexia Nervosa is specifically a Mental illness, which causes the thoughts that trigger someone to stop eating. If you have Anorexia, you can physically eat. It’s the built up depression, anxiety, and fear that makes your brain stop you from putting food in your mouth. It’s very different from an instance where someone is physically unable to eat because of a disability or injury.
I’ve had plenty of ng tubes. I put them in myself now because of a horrible experience where the nurse forced one that was too big and it broke catalidge in my nose and scratched down my throat. When done correctly and with the right size for your body it should be alright. My throat gets irritated easily so I have to change mine every 2-3 weeks but other than that they’re fine. If you think about feeling it you can feel it
I had two of these put in me. These hurt so much when they are put in. For me it took 7 nurses to hold me down. Next I yelled for some pain meds. When the surgery intern told the nurse it could be taken out. I gripped that tube and pulled three damn thing out myself.
I had all the nurses in the ward hold me down man I must be strong and when I had a surgery they were trying to put me to sleep by putting the sleepy stuff down my if nah ah I wasn't having it in was kicking the surgan bc I was scared to get put to sleep and all the docters were surrounding me-
I hated going through this. I was terrified. I remember I would try to get away from it. I would climb up on to the top of the bed and then the doctors and nurses literally had to pull me back down to the bottom of the bed and restrain me from moving while they were putting the tube in. It was the worst procedure I’ve EVER had to go through, and hopefully I’ll never have to do it again.
It's good that you don't. I know the feeling of having to be restrained to have it in. What size tube did you have and did the doctor remind you to keep swallowing. Otherwise it hurts and you'll choke. When I had my first in they didn't tell me and I had never had one before so I chocked, they then told me that I had to swallow... 😐
when i got it it was one of the most painful experiences ever, the nurse put it in wrong and it screwed up something in my nose and it started bleeding everywhere
Why are we still doing these without numbing or sedation? I have one in now and it’s the worst! My nose started bleeding clots and I projectile vomited everywhere
I've had an NG tube before I was terrified but it was not as bad as I thought. I am having another one and I'm even more terrified I hope everything goes well
Lol the first couple times I had one placed at the Mayo Clinic, it was excruciatingly painful. And one of the times they hit a blood vessel in my nose and blood sprayed out everywhere 😬
Anyone that has to go through this is brave asl. I had to go to the doctors the other day. They had to put something up my nose but it didn’t go far. But it still hurt. I remember pulling my head back because it hurt so bad. I could never imagine going through this. I am so sorry for anyone that has to go through this. And I wish you the best❤️
I’ve had at least 3 since January of 2017 they aren’t that bad. What I hate is when you walk around the tube kept gagging me. When I was getting mine placed I wasn’t able to have any fluids.
Emma Reinhart I didn't have water when mine was done either. I find that I have to ask of they can secure the tube to my nose or just underneath with some kind of special sticky tape. Otherwise I find that whenever I move, it moves.... that's horrible but if you have it secured there and the usual cheek plaster should make it fine... What size is your ng tube though... mine was an 8 French (8fr)
I have one in my nose rn and it wasn't painful it was just uncomfortable. I only need it in for a few weeks but I still can feel it but not much i can only feel it when i eat or drink
Denise Shephard I’ve had a tube twice and I’m actually getting another today I’m watching for re assurance when I’ve had mine previously the first day I had a scratchy throat but after that it’s all normal
They arent actually uncomfortable. You get used to it being put in. Then again I am on my 33rd tube since the 12th of july. Anyway as long as the nurse does it properly and knows what she's doing and you swallow as soon as it enters your nose you should be fine. The nurse should tell you to swallow constantly as it goes down. If you don't swallow THEN it'll be painful... Mind you I have anorexia so I HATE the tubes and would never have it in willingly. Hence why I'm on my 33rd tube... Having it in is okay but it can get uncomfortable... Then again though what size tube did you have put in... mine was an 8 French (8 fr)
I have an NG tube, having it put in was awful, I was still gagging an hour after. I feel the tube a lot, whenever I swallow it hurts, when I'm eating stuff gets caught on it and I choke, when I take a deep breath in or swallow the tube gets sucked further down my throat, it pulls on my nose, it's horrible. I can't wait until I get a peg put in!
mine wasn’t actually that bad! my nose felt funny, drank some juice and it was over. once you get the tube in, i find it helps to sleep afterwards so that your body can get used to the tube and you don’t have to experience the discomfort :)
Bravery is when it’s a choice and you choose to do something even though you are scared. The vast majority of children don’t consent to this because children have extremely limited medical rights. They are forced. This is different. I had bad medical procedures as a kid and I hated when people would say I was brave because brave is choosing to do it and I didn’t get that option. An example of what is actually brave is when I decided to get my ears pierced even though I’m scared of needles, because I made the choice.
Once I had a feeding tube when I was 13 to 15 and they put it in my nose and went down to my stomach it’s was so embarrassing and uncomfortable the tube was in my stomach for 15 years and I’m 2017-2019 now I’m 17 I don’t have the feeding tube anymore.
I'm so scared. I've been having sudden severe stomach pains and so I went to my doctor and he said one of the tests he wants to do is a breathing test where he's gonna put a tube in my nose, through my throat, to my stomach he said. I'm so scared! Is he gonna give me medicine beforehand to make me sleepy at least? So I don't instinctively fight the doctors cuz the pain will make me react and I will fight the doctors just reaction from pain even if I don't wanna cause them trouble but I think they might have to hold me down if they don't give me a drug or something
I asked if they could give me some of that stuff that makes you sleepy but they said no the pain when they put it in just feels like water going up your nose but it's quite painful to swallow afterwards
@@Raiinsoup is that like a motility disorder?? I was never given an exact diagnose for my REALLY intense stomach pain almost everytime I ate, and I wouldn't go the restroom for weeks
@@raquelberger7909 nope, it's a autoimmune disease. Crohns disease is when your immune system attacks your digestive system with no warning at all basically- It took the doctors 6 months to diagnose it. It's a serious disease but don't worry it won't paralyze you or anything. I have it and I'm doing well with treatments
It does not hurt i have had this done before the doc did not tell me to drink i did not hold any hands because i have a lot of medical problems and I'm use to doing this it feels weird and my doc put the ng tube in fast and I'm getting this done tomorrow ill probably come back and say if it hurt ect
Question... I'm very sensitive to things being in the throat in that space between nose and mouth... is the tube really noticable being there? Like I feel it would cause me to constantly want to snort it back to clear the passageway or a constant urge to swollow... Not sure if that makes sense
I had an NG tube because I had a bowel obstruction. It is one of the most horrific feelings I think. Especially when it goes in your lungs and then you cough uncontrollably. And then when they finally get it in you gag it up… I was 10.
Pugsley Pooch it doesn't hurt but it feels horrible it can scratch at your throat and when you swallow food it can feel like it is pulling down your throats and if water or liquid is being pumped down it it can feel like you can't breathe or are drowning I hated having one
hi, for anyone who says it hurts too have an ng tub in, i can explain why. with my two years experience of having ng tubes in, I've learnt this... if you try to struggle or resist, it WILL HURT; this is because, when you resist your nose shrinks and this is why it hurts. Because imagine trying too push something up where there's no room too push it up. your nostril closes up when you resist making it hard for the tube to pass through, therefore creating pain. so my advice is, I know how horrible it is too be forced to have an evil tube up, but if you resist you'll only make it more painful for yourself. TRUST ME I know how horrible the tubes are. If you don't let them do what they will eventually manage too do, pain or no pain, it'll just hurt you! Truth is, is that if you don't have a choice too put it in, they'll just do it and succeed eventually; no matter how hard you make it for them. Remember, it only hurts us; not them! Best thing too do is too swallow too avoid the pain and too get it in without it going in your lungs. trust me, mine comes out weekly an I don't like it any more than you do!!
I have had 4 before , but today they have already tried 3 times and once it was only 3 cm away from the end but I coughed and gagged and pulled it out. I have very severe anxiety and I was getting a attack then, they say they need to try again in a few hours I’m so scarec
@@mabelsyrup6366 aww hugs! I'm anorexic so i can sympathise. Maybe ask if they can give you a sedative to help you relax. Why do you a tube? try to relax and keep swallowing and it won't be painful. keep me updated!
horselover7216 thank you! I’m sorry you have to suffer from this disorder like me :( but for now there is no tube, I don’t think I’ll be able to eat so they probably will put it after lunch time ( abt 1 hr from now 🥺 ) and usually I’m fine with the tube, but my throat still hurts a bit from yesterday. But I’m definitely going to try my best, and if I cough or gag I’ll try not to pull it out. I am a bit more relaxed today... I’m still scared though :( any tips for the sore throat?
@@mabelsyrup6366 yeah, it sucks :( hugs! I'm sorry you have to go through it too! how old are you? So another trick is that you take sips of water through a straw as the tube goes in as it'll help you swallow. If, however, like me you can't; I'd just keep dry swallowing all the time. It's tricky for the first part until it gets down through the hole to your throat. What i do is open my mouth first and then swallow, this helps, not sure why... keep swallowing at all times because if you stop, it'll hurt. it's easier said than done but try to relax. The more you tense up, the more painful it'll get. Maybe watch something on your phone while they are doing it to help distract you. they will try to use lubricant on the tube, don't let them! Ask for them to just dip the tube in water too help it go down. Lubricant tastes VILE and it burns the back of my throat. at first the tube may hurt the side of your nose, but you'll get used to it. when the tube is in, I tend too use a lot of tape as having it taped to one spot allows the tube too move in and out and i hate that! I use tape from my cheek all the way to the bottom of my nose so it's fully secured. good luck today and keep me updated!
horselover7216 thank you! So far I’ve just managed to eat... but I can’t do dinner. I always sip water when I get it put in, and the weird thing is I’ve had it 4 times, and it went fine almost every time and I barely even felt it going in, but now it’s terrible, I can’t stop coughing and gagging, which causes me to panic and pull it out. They always use lubricant, they don’t use it as a option , and they put it in my nose first then also on the tube. I’m used to the burning feeling, it’s fine for me 🤷🏻♀️ but question, my throat kind of hurts ( like I have a cold exept I don’t??) so is it the same? Or is it different because my throat hurts? Also hugs and I’m 13 1/2 ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ wbu? Xox
Not always. If the doctor knows what they are doing and reminds you to swallow it shouldn't be painful. What size tube did you have though... mine are 8 French (8fr)
They usually keep it in as long as you need it- it could be for just an hour or a few days or a few months or even years depending on why you need it (The tube is replaced around every 6 weeks though)
Hi guys, I have SEVERE trouble swallowing for 2 weeks now and am losing a lot of weight and having trouble staying hydrated. I am seeing an Gastroenterologist, but my appointment is a week away and im having trouble day to day...What can I do?
I'm 13 had 2 NG Tubes and if they say it don't move if you throw up then they lied the second time because i had threw up and it moved then came up and through my mouth
Yall are so brave.. I don't wanna eat etc but one of my friends when she was younger she didn't eat and she got this.. she don't even want to talk about it she said it was very bad..she usually talked about stuff but not this..I'm really scared that I won't be able to eat and those things I really hate doctors this seems horrible..aish..
The should totally numb their nose when they do this. I had a scope inserted through my nose and down my throat but they numbed inside my nose beforehand. Didn’t feel a thing! If they would have done it without the lidocaine I would have FLIPPED out.
@@愛-t9w Are you alright? Because I'm afraid that living with the belief of nobody caring, or on the contrary everyone caring, is a great testament to the state of your wisdom. It's actually impossible for nobody to care about something unless they all have absolutely no idea what the subject is, or that it even exists. You see, I feel completely ignored here. I must say, I do care about this person at least a little bit - even if they are a stranger. Maybe you should go take a class on humanity. And really pay attention when it is explained how everyone will think slightly differently. Not everyone thinks the same way you do (this means some people think a bit differently than you). Also make sure to pay attention to the empathy section! I think you could really use more knowledge on this as well. One more thing, the word 'yo' is not needed in that sentence. You're also missing a period.
of all the things done to me, this was the worst 2018-2019-2020) about choked to death on it. Nurses were yelling at me. Last one I had put in was in surgery and I woke up with it. the smallest pull no the tube sent me into orbit with pain. I cried yelled, gagged, choked. next time, i want sedated. no one should have to ensure the pain with todays technology!!!
She is obviously having a panic attack and I thought that when patients have anxiety, A NASAL FEEDING TUBE IS NOT THE RIGHT OPTION FOR THEM? This is illegal and the medical professionals should go back to training.
It's not illegal, I've had tubes put in while I've been pinned down to the bed screaming, crying and trying to get away; I've even had the tube go somewhere it shouldn't have gone which stopped me being able to breathe but i couldn't tell the staff that because i had my arms help down It's legal, it may not be nice but if it's in your best interest they will do it no matter what
Help, I just found out I'm getting one of these in half an hour! I don't want one I'll edit once it's in Edit: when it's put in it feels like water has gone up your nose and afterwards it feels weird to swallow
@@ayeeitslaurel27 my tube got taken out a few days ago now, it hurt to swallow for the first few days but then I got used to it, it kinda felt like when your ill and you have a sore throat and when I had to start eating food again it got sucked into my nose and it felt so awkward, when food was put down it, it made me feel kinda sick as you can feel it in your stomach. The worst part was having it put in
I have a tip: try not to throw up while you have one in if you can help it, because I was having a panic attack which caused me to throw up and my tube came out my mouth in a loop which caused me to choke, luckily a nurse came in and took it out before any damage could have been done. Then there was something stopping the tube from going down, but eventually another tube was placed when I was given gas and air to help me stop panicking so much.
I used to have a NG tube when I was little. I hated the insertion part. They never told me to drink water. They had to get 4 or 5 nurses to pin me down to get it in me. One of the most uncomfortable feelings in the world, and I’m glad I don’t have one right now.
I'm so scared. I've been having sudden severe stomach pains and so I went to my doctor and he said one of the tests he wants to do is a breathing test where he's gonna put a tube in my nose, through my throat, to my stomach he said. I'm so scared! Is he gonna give me medicine beforehand to make me sleepy at least? So I don't instinctively fight the doctors cuz the pain will make me react and I will fight the doctors just reaction from pain even if I don't wanna cause them trouble but I think they might have to hold me down if they don't give me a drug or something
Minta Penman At the time I had my NG Tube in, I was very young and in a very bad Mental state. I was also very uncooperative with the Doctors and Nurses. I hated any idea of people telling me about my Health and how I could improve it. I was pretty much delusional and sick. However, in your case, it’s a medical problem that is Physical. If your Doctor says that is what is best for you, and can provide a logical explanation for the Tube, then all you can do is stay calm and distract yourself. Tell yourself that this isn’t going to put you in jeopardy in any way, and that your doctor knows what they’re doing. I can tell you it will feel a little uncomfortable at first, but it isn’t that bad. I’m sure they will give you some water as well, to help it get down a bit easier. I also promise that if you’re willing to cooperate with the Doctor and Nurses, you won’t have any problems. Tons of people before you have gone through the same sort of thing, and they’ve turned out just fine. ;) Don’t worry too much about it. No matter what, the world will keep spinning. Also, may I ask how old you are?
Minta Penman Lol sorry I keep commenting under your name. Tip: Make sure you swallow while the tube is being inserted, or better yet ask for a glass of water with a straw. It’ll be a lot easier. If you don’t swallow while it’s being inserted, then it’ll most likely be painful.
I just had surgery where I woke up with an NG tube. I'm grateful that I was sleeping when they put it in, but I was also shocked because I didn't know I could've been getting one. This is a great video, especially to show kids getting one.
Having an NG tube would have to be one of the worst experiences of my life since its so uncomfortable. I'm glad that this isn't the case for everyone though. :)
I was going through a hard time with my eating disorders, Anorexia and ARFID. And since I was a minor at the time, I was forced to have an NG tube to help restore my weight. I'm good now though and I hope your doing good too. :)
I have a lot of medical problems and i had much more worst stuff like having a needle in my leg no numing and had to move my leg with the needle in ect (not to be rude or mean)
44 QuirkyGamer 44 i have a rare disease and im going to nih and that's why i go thru all of this
Mr. Bigby I have anorexia too... I have an ng tube but im 23...
I HATE IT!! 😔 I'm on my 18th tube because I've bitten and or bitten the tube 😔
I HATE it!!
Anika Emmons yep I'm about to have my 32nd tube...
I have an NJ and I had to be sedated for it... I gag and cough too much. I’m glad this doesn’t happen to everyone!
Samba123 Sun if you swallow constantly that shouldn't happen but okay...
Sometimes gagging and coughing can be a bad sign because it could have gone into the lungs
Benzley Jane lucky they did not use anything for me putting it in bit even jell !!!
@@alainakarunakaran917 they didn't use jell with me either...
Anyway the gell tastes VILE!!
I wouldn’t have a problem if I was sedated. You’re lucky. I gag and cough a lot too, so if I had one ever I hope to godx
My mom screamed during the procedure. 😰😫
The pain is excruciating, the child did so well!!! I wish I would have been told about the procedure beforehand, and I wish that I was given water to help the tube go down. The nurse that I had shoved it down my throat and when I jerked backward, the tube hit sensitive nerves in the back of my nose.
Im sorry you had to go through this
I had a one armed nurse! She was so rough I felt like I was bleeding
Oof ouch
I've had one of these before and they desisted to do this while i was sleeping and it woke me up plus it hurt SO bad
‘A tickle in your nose or throat’. Ok I get maybe some people find it ‘tickles’ but when I had mine IT WAS NOT A TICKLE HAHHA it felt like someone was killing me lol🤪 maybe these kids are just hella brave
yes i agree
i have had 2 of these and I'm only 13 and they lie it feels like shit ur correct
You can say that again. It was a horrifying experience
I used to transport patients inside a hospital and I remember hearing some lady scream bloody murder. Found out she was getting an NG Tube. Some people just tolerate it better I guess.
Totally agree, I felt like I was being murdered, really traumatic experience
HEY EVERYONE HERE WHO'S GOT/MIGHT HAVE AN NG TUBE FOR AN EATING DISORDER YOU WILL RECOVER! IT MAY NOT FEEL LIKE IT RIGHT NOW BUT YOU WILL GET BETTER YOU PROBABLY WON'T BUT TRUST MY WORDS I HAD OVER 50 NG TUBES OVER THE COURSE OF 10 MONTHS AND IN HOSPITAL FOR 1 YEAR AND 2 MONTHS I FINALLY GOT OUT LAST WEEK AND JESUS IT WAS A LONG JOURNEY I hope everyone here with an Ng tube for any reason feels better soon!
A year!? Gosh! Why was you in so long?
Ew why is it all in caps
@@sienna098. when I first went into hospital I got better for a few weeks then relapsed really bad so they put me in a more longer term place to prevent me relapsing again
@@mocca1393 Ahh okay
@@mocca1393 I had a tube for about 6 months on a milk shake base diet but it was 8 drinks a day and i couldn't handle it
Had a NG tube at 8yrs old I think. Nobody tried to calm me or explain the procedure at all. Nurses just came in and held me down and shoved it in. I screamed like hell and never again.
i'm very sorry that happened to you, the medical industry is revolting
I had an NG tube after a tonsillectomy because I couldn’t eat talk or drink I didn’t feel it tho
I'm possibly having one put in next week if my weight keeps going down + my heart continues to be problematic from everything. How much weight do you seem to put on in one week and do you stay in hospital the whole time when the Specialist says you need Long Term Nasal Gastric Tube feeding. It's meant to feed me 24/7 and I don't know if I'm able to eat or drink with it, especially icypoles - they help me a lot when I'm sick. Thanks
Eliza Jane Did you ever have to get one?
I hope you’re doing well
I’ve had a ng tube multiple times since I have a eating disorder, I have struggled with a eating disorder ever since the age of 10. I have always counted the calories in the food because of the big fear of gaining weight.
how bad was your eating disorder for you to get a tube? im so sorry if im asking that. im going through it rn and i really dont want one! stay strong
@@lucyk.6936 i was around 40-50 pounds skin and bone
@@chamoyyyyyyyyyy at what age were you when u weighed that much
@@chamoyyyyyyyyyy yikes, please don't mention numbers- weight doesn't define how ill you are, the first time i had an NG tube for my eating disorder i was a healthy weight
They give you an NG tube if you refuse to eat or can't manage to eat/keep down the amount of food you need while in hospital
You could get hospitalised for many eating disorder complications such as; mental state, heart issues, blood pressure issues, repeated fainting, low weight/ significant weight loss, issues with stuff in your bloods and more-
I hope you're both ok!
I had a NG tube not that long ago and I would definitely say it SUCKS being sick and having one in. And eating things like bread/any heavy foods, pulls the tube down by the nose and it’s kinda uncomfortable. Helps to cut the food into small pieces/hold the tube when swallowing. Definitely was a good help though besides
I have an ng tube. I'm 23 and have anorexia and I HATE it!! I'm on my 18th tube because I've bitten and or pulled it out 😔
Now on the 28th of August I'm on my 33rd tube
horselover7216 after u bite it off like do they force another tube on u?
NG tubes suck, man. I feel you. I also had one for my ED. I actually knew a girl who would get really physically sick after she ate to the point of vomiting. One time she puked and her tube came up through her mouth 😣 she had to pull it out herself and she got a new one placed in. That's honestly the reason why I never purged when I had mine.
horselover7216 Wishing you the best of luck, and a healthy recovery. I get that it can be difficult to deal with. Just know that you are loved! ;D
START EATING LIKE NORMAL PEOPLE AND YOU WONT NEED FEEDING TUBES..
1974poundcake That’s not how it works. Anorexia Nervosa is specifically a Mental illness, which causes the thoughts that trigger someone to stop eating. If you have Anorexia, you can physically eat. It’s the built up depression, anxiety, and fear that makes your brain stop you from putting food in your mouth. It’s very different from an instance where someone is physically unable to eat because of a disability or injury.
I’ve had several ng tubes while I was on chemotherapy and I hated having them inserted
I’ve had plenty of ng tubes. I put them in myself now because of a horrible experience where the nurse forced one that was too big and it broke catalidge in my nose and scratched down my throat. When done correctly and with the right size for your body it should be alright. My throat gets irritated easily so I have to change mine every 2-3 weeks but other than that they’re fine. If you think about feeling it you can feel it
I had two of these put in me. These hurt so much when they are put in. For me it took 7 nurses to hold me down.
Next I yelled for some pain meds. When the surgery intern told the nurse it could be taken out. I gripped that tube and pulled three damn thing out myself.
7 nurses?? That’s impressive it only took 4 plus my mum when I had my second in 😂
wow ur brave
I had all the nurses in the ward hold me down man I must be strong and when I had a surgery they were trying to put me to sleep by putting the sleepy stuff down my if nah ah I wasn't having it in was kicking the surgan bc I was scared to get put to sleep and all the docters were surrounding me-
Iv*
so brave, 16 yo me was crying loudly without stopping
This kid is a trooper I is an adult with a flipped out I am proud of her and I'm not even her parents
I hated going through this. I was terrified. I remember I would try to get away from it. I would climb up on to the top of the bed and then the doctors and nurses literally had to pull me back down to the bottom of the bed and restrain me from moving while they were putting the tube in. It was the worst procedure I’ve EVER had to go through, and hopefully I’ll never have to do it again.
kkstar 12 that's horrible
Hailey Turner I know it was terrifying. And I was only about six or seven years old.
kkstar 12 that's sad :( thankfully you don't have to do it again! (Unless you do and this comment is meaningless...😱)
Hailey Turner I don’t have to do this again that I know of. But if I do I’d run!
It's good that you don't. I know the feeling of having to be restrained to have it in. What size tube did you have and did the doctor remind you to keep swallowing. Otherwise it hurts and you'll choke.
When I had my first in they didn't tell me and I had never had one before so I chocked, they then told me that I had to swallow... 😐
when i got it it was one of the most painful experiences ever, the nurse put it in wrong and it screwed up something in my nose and it started bleeding everywhere
Why are we still doing these without numbing or sedation? I have one in now and it’s the worst! My nose started bleeding clots and I projectile vomited everywhere
I had a ng tube a feeding tube and a picc line and a porta _ catheter,s twice and a Hickman so what one do you perfur
I've had an NG tube before I was terrified but it was not as bad as I thought. I am having another one and I'm even more terrified I hope everything goes well
hope it goes well
@@Ruby-vk8rk thanks.. I goy it in and its not too bad
@@cottonballandbells7605 happy for you, stay strong
Lol the first couple times I had one placed at the Mayo Clinic, it was excruciatingly painful. And one of the times they hit a blood vessel in my nose and blood sprayed out everywhere 😬
Anyone that has to go through this is brave asl. I had to go to the doctors the other day. They had to put something up my nose but it didn’t go far. But it still hurt. I remember pulling my head back because it hurt so bad. I could never imagine going through this. I am so sorry for anyone that has to go through this. And I wish you the best❤️
I’ve had it 50+ times it’s so hard I currently have one as I’m waiting on a permanent surgical tube
I had one in and I felt it ALOT 🤕😖
ZoeAndKira 192 same
ZoeAndKira 192 Ibfs?
I think that's normal
Same especially when you swallow
I’ve had at least 3 since January of 2017 they aren’t that bad. What I hate is when you walk around the tube kept gagging me. When I was getting mine placed I wasn’t able to have any fluids.
Emma Reinhart I didn't have water when mine was done either.
I find that I have to ask of they can secure the tube to my nose or just underneath with some kind of special sticky tape. Otherwise I find that whenever I move, it moves.... that's horrible but if you have it secured there and the usual cheek plaster should make it fine...
What size is your ng tube though... mine was an 8 French (8fr)
I have one in my nose rn and it wasn't painful it was just uncomfortable. I only need it in for a few weeks but I still can feel it but not much i can only feel it when i eat or drink
ng are very uncomfortable it helps with feeding but it causes pain
Denise Shephard I’ve had a tube twice and I’m actually getting another today I’m watching for re assurance when I’ve had mine previously the first day I had a scratchy throat but after that it’s all normal
They arent actually uncomfortable. You get used to it being put in. Then again I am on my 33rd tube since the 12th of july.
Anyway as long as the nurse does it properly and knows what she's doing and you swallow as soon as it enters your nose you should be fine.
The nurse should tell you to swallow constantly as it goes down. If you don't swallow THEN it'll be painful...
Mind you I have anorexia so I HATE the tubes and would never have it in willingly. Hence why I'm on my 33rd tube...
Having it in is okay but it can get uncomfortable...
Then again though what size tube did you have put in... mine was an 8 French (8 fr)
Denise Shephard They way I remember it, it wasn’t painful to me. I was also very young at the time, so I could be wrong.
I have an NG tube, having it put in was awful, I was still gagging an hour after. I feel the tube a lot, whenever I swallow it hurts, when I'm eating stuff gets caught on it and I choke, when I take a deep breath in or swallow the tube gets sucked further down my throat, it pulls on my nose, it's horrible. I can't wait until I get a peg put in!
I’m getting a NG tube today and I’m a little nervous. Any suggestions or tips to help me when I have it in
How did it go? Getting one soon
@@ellemulcahy4519 what was it like
mine wasn’t actually that bad! my nose felt funny, drank some juice and it was over. once you get the tube in, i find it helps to sleep afterwards so that your body can get used to the tube and you don’t have to experience the discomfort :)
You are really brave! I cried and screamed when I had mine in guess it shocked me how uncomfortable it felt
I swear children are much braver than most adults!!
No kids just are to scared to move or ask any questions or anything like that
Bravery is when it’s a choice and you choose to do something even though you are scared. The vast majority of children don’t consent to this because children have extremely limited medical rights. They are forced. This is different. I had bad medical procedures as a kid and I hated when people would say I was brave because brave is choosing to do it and I didn’t get that option. An example of what is actually brave is when I decided to get my ears pierced even though I’m scared of needles, because I made the choice.
Once I had a feeding tube when I was 13 to 15 and they put it in my nose and went down to my stomach it’s was so embarrassing and uncomfortable the tube was in my stomach for 15 years and I’m 2017-2019 now I’m 17 I don’t have the feeding tube anymore.
I'm so scared. I've been having sudden severe stomach pains and so I went to my doctor and he said one of the tests he wants to do is a breathing test where he's gonna put a tube in my nose, through my throat, to my stomach he said. I'm so scared! Is he gonna give me medicine beforehand to make me sleepy at least? So I don't instinctively fight the doctors cuz the pain will make me react and I will fight the doctors just reaction from pain even if I don't wanna cause them trouble but I think they might have to hold me down if they don't give me a drug or something
How did it go? I'm praying for you💓
I asked if they could give me some of that stuff that makes you sleepy but they said no the pain when they put it in just feels like water going up your nose but it's quite painful to swallow afterwards
Sudden stomach pains.
Sounds like crohns disease
@@Raiinsoup is that like a motility disorder?? I was never given an exact diagnose for my REALLY intense stomach pain almost everytime I ate, and I wouldn't go the restroom for weeks
@@raquelberger7909 nope, it's a autoimmune disease. Crohns disease is when your immune system attacks your digestive system with no warning at all basically- It took the doctors 6 months to diagnose it. It's a serious disease but don't worry it won't paralyze you or anything. I have it and I'm doing well with treatments
Mine hurt repaly bad :( they messed up the first time , and they put it back in and it was a pretty big one too
It does not hurt i have had this done before the doc did not tell me to drink i did not hold any hands because i have a lot of medical problems and I'm use to doing this it feels weird and my doc put the ng tube in fast and I'm getting this done tomorrow ill probably come back and say if it hurt ect
Frank Russo not if you swallow all the time and your doctor knows what he's/she's doing etc...
Question... I'm very sensitive to things being in the throat in that space between nose and mouth... is the tube really noticable being there? Like I feel it would cause me to constantly want to snort it back to clear the passageway or a constant urge to swollow... Not sure if that makes sense
it is for me but for u it might be different
I’m belive I’m getting one of Thursday and I’m a teen - I’m so scared rn because Ik how painful or uncomfortable it might be 🙏🏼😭💀❤️❤️
I had an NG tube because I had a bowel obstruction. It is one of the most horrific feelings I think. Especially when it goes in your lungs and then you cough uncontrollably. And then when they finally get it in you gag it up… I was 10.
Hey. I might have to get one.. when the fluids were going up the tube could you feel it going into your body? And did it hurt?
Does it hurt?
Pugsley Pooch well it depends how you can handle it some people says it hurts some says it dose not so in all it just depends
Pugsley Pooch it doesn't hurt but it feels horrible it can scratch at your throat and when you swallow food it can feel like it is pulling down your throats and if water or liquid is being pumped down it it can feel like you can't breathe or are drowning I hated having one
Pugsley Pooch yes
No it feels weird I'm getting this done tomorrow ill come back and tell you if it hurt ect
Yess alot
hi,
for anyone who says it hurts too have an ng tub in, i can explain why. with my two years experience of having ng tubes in, I've learnt this...
if you try to struggle or resist, it WILL HURT; this is because, when you resist your nose shrinks and this is why it hurts. Because imagine trying too push something up where there's no room too push it up. your nostril closes up when you resist making it hard for the tube to pass through, therefore creating pain.
so my advice is, I know how horrible it is too be forced to have an evil tube up, but if you resist you'll only make it more painful for yourself.
TRUST ME I know how horrible the tubes are. If you don't let them do what they will eventually manage too do, pain or no pain, it'll just hurt you!
Truth is, is that if you don't have a choice too put it in, they'll just do it and succeed eventually; no matter how hard you make it for them.
Remember, it only hurts us; not them!
Best thing too do is too swallow too avoid the pain and too get it in without it going in your lungs.
trust me, mine comes out weekly an I don't like it any more than you do!!
I have had 4 before , but today they have already tried 3 times and once it was only 3 cm away from the end but I coughed and gagged and pulled it out. I have very severe anxiety and I was getting a attack then, they say they need to try again in a few hours I’m so scarec
@@mabelsyrup6366 aww hugs! I'm anorexic so i can sympathise. Maybe ask if they can give you a sedative to help you relax. Why do you a tube? try to relax and keep swallowing and it won't be painful. keep me updated!
horselover7216 thank you! I’m sorry you have to suffer from this disorder like me
:( but for now there is no tube, I don’t think I’ll be able to eat so they probably will put it after lunch time ( abt 1 hr from now 🥺 ) and usually I’m fine with the tube, but my throat still hurts a bit from yesterday. But I’m definitely going to try my best, and if I cough or gag I’ll try not to pull it out. I am a bit more relaxed today... I’m still scared though :( any tips for the sore throat?
@@mabelsyrup6366 yeah, it sucks :( hugs! I'm sorry you have to go through it too! how old are you? So another trick is that you take sips of water through a straw as the tube goes in as it'll help you swallow. If, however, like me you can't; I'd just keep dry swallowing all the time. It's tricky for the first part until it gets down through the hole to your throat. What i do is open my mouth first and then swallow, this helps, not sure why...
keep swallowing at all times because if you stop, it'll hurt. it's easier said than done but try to relax. The more you tense up, the more painful it'll get. Maybe watch something on your phone while they are doing it to help distract you.
they will try to use lubricant on the tube, don't let them! Ask for them to just dip the tube in water too help it go down. Lubricant tastes VILE and it burns the back of my throat.
at first the tube may hurt the side of your nose, but you'll get used to it.
when the tube is in, I tend too use a lot of tape as having it taped to one spot allows the tube too move in and out and i hate that! I use tape from my cheek all the way to the bottom of my nose so it's fully secured.
good luck today and keep me updated!
horselover7216 thank you! So far I’ve just managed to eat... but I can’t do dinner. I always sip water when I get it put in, and the weird thing is I’ve had it 4 times, and it went fine almost every time and I barely even felt it going in, but now it’s terrible, I can’t stop coughing and gagging, which causes me to panic and pull it out. They always use lubricant, they don’t use it as a option , and they put it in my nose first then also on the tube. I’m used to the burning feeling, it’s fine for me 🤷🏻♀️ but question, my throat kind of hurts ( like I have a cold exept I don’t??) so is it the same? Or is it different because my throat hurts?
Also hugs and I’m 13 1/2 ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ wbu? Xox
What kind of food is given to d ng tube patient pls
Ummusalma muhammad usually a type of formula with everything you need, I’ve never had an ng, but I’ve had an nj and that’s what worked best for me
Does it hurt
Makayla Grow a lot
Not always. If the doctor knows what they are doing and reminds you to swallow it shouldn't be painful.
What size tube did you have though... mine are 8 French (8fr)
Hi! I've had an NG tube on and off for around 2 and a half years now - I'm willing to answer any questions anyone has
I just had mine done yesterday
Photography Geek TV how is it? Do you still have you NG tube?
I now have an NJ tube
Zara Siddiqui how did that feel going down?
@@horselover7216 extremely painful
@@zoeellis7997 oh no... thought you got sedated n stuff...
How long does an NG tube stay inside of your body?
They usually keep it in as long as you need it- it could be for just an hour or a few days or a few months or even years depending on why you need it
(The tube is replaced around every 6 weeks though)
@@mocca1393
Ahh ok yeah that’s good to know
Well it was hell having a NG to for me all though I coughed it out at night :p
i know that feeling but for me i vomited it up
Can anyone tell me if the tube needs to be pulled out and re-inserted for every meal
no it does not I had a ng tube and if they told my mom never to pull it out until the time was done
Hi guys, I have SEVERE trouble swallowing for 2 weeks now and am losing a lot of weight and having trouble staying hydrated. I am seeing an Gastroenterologist, but my appointment is a week away and im having trouble day to day...What can I do?
I have a g tube in my stomach it sticks out by stomach and I attach a extension and do a bolus feeding it's how I eat.
I'm 13 had 2 NG Tubes and if they say it don't move if you throw up then they lied the second time because i had threw up and it moved then came up and through my mouth
Excellent job
Yall are so brave..
I don't wanna eat etc but one of my friends when she was younger she didn't eat and she got this.. she don't even want to talk about it she said it was very bad..she usually talked about stuff but not this..I'm really scared that I won't be able to eat and those things I really hate doctors this seems horrible..aish..
having an ng tube is the worst feeling ever, its so horrible, hope none of you haves to go trough it.
Yep ik i I have one now and it kills to swallow
@@mocca1393 oh damn, i hope you get it out soon, get better
@@thechosenone5811 I got it taken out a few days ago 😁
@@mocca1393 yass you go girl💪🏼
@@thechosenone5811 I have to have another one now it's not even in yet and I already know it's probably gonna hurt so bad
I’m getting one tomorrow I can’t stop crying this is hhorrible
I just got one n it hurt
I have the condition, I may have to have one, id rather have it surgically placed in the stomach.
The should totally numb their nose when they do this. I had a scope inserted through my nose and down my throat but they numbed inside my nose beforehand. Didn’t feel a thing! If they would have done it without the lidocaine I would have FLIPPED out.
My poor mom suffered so much. She was screaming during this procedure
I dont feel theese when i get them
how?
The Devil's Fox i have them so much
I dont have one it look painful
Charles Tomasik it’s not too bad if you constantly have them in. You get used to it.
The first time it's painful to swallow
My youngest son had an ng tube when he was born and i was able to insert it after some training
I couldn’t breath talk I threw up every day lol
I have never had a food tube
Lucky
I had one of these when I was little, but I don’t think it was that bad, for me at least
hope i never have to get one for my ED
@@愛-t9w Are you alright? Because I'm afraid that living with the belief of nobody caring, or on the contrary everyone caring, is a great testament to the state of your wisdom. It's actually impossible for nobody to care about something unless they all have absolutely no idea what the subject is, or that it even exists.
You see, I feel completely ignored here. I must say, I do care about this person at least a little bit - even if they are a stranger.
Maybe you should go take a class on humanity. And really pay attention when it is explained how everyone will think slightly differently. Not everyone thinks the same way you do (this means some people think a bit differently than you). Also make sure to pay attention to the empathy section! I think you could really use more knowledge on this as well.
One more thing, the word 'yo' is not needed in that sentence. You're also missing a period.
I threw up on the tube Lol and then I couldn’t breath lol
This is for what? I mean what is the reason someone needs it?
feeds, medicine
of all the things done to me, this was the worst 2018-2019-2020) about choked to death on it. Nurses were yelling at me. Last one I had put in was in surgery and I woke up with it. the smallest pull no the tube sent me into orbit with pain. I cried yelled, gagged, choked. next time, i want sedated. no one should have to ensure the pain with todays technology!!!
@crustymoonz yes, a covid test just goes to the top of your nose
a NG tube goes past the nose, past the throat and into your stomach.
But hey they look happy in the end!
i have hershsprungs so i had it 8 times it sucks
why was this in my recommendations
It hurts
She is obviously having a panic attack and I thought that when patients have anxiety, A NASAL FEEDING TUBE IS NOT THE RIGHT OPTION FOR THEM? This is illegal and the medical professionals should go back to training.
It's not illegal, I've had tubes put in while I've been pinned down to the bed screaming, crying and trying to get away; I've even had the tube go somewhere it shouldn't have gone which stopped me being able to breathe but i couldn't tell the staff that because i had my arms help down
It's legal, it may not be nice but if it's in your best interest they will do it no matter what
I have one in at the moment it isn’t the worst thing in the world
Fuzzywuzzy557 campbell uh.. yes it is... then again I have anorexia
Whyndonthese kids need this tubes?
I’m scared of getting one it’s gonna hurt..
Update
@@startrooper2345 lol I ended up not getting one so I’m all good XD
Im getting it oof nooo :((
i had one done today
Help, I just found out I'm getting one of these in half an hour! I don't want one I'll edit once it's in
Edit: when it's put in it feels like water has gone up your nose and afterwards it feels weird to swallow
Hey, how are you doing. Hows the tube feel😊
@@ayeeitslaurel27 my tube got taken out a few days ago now, it hurt to swallow for the first few days but then I got used to it, it kinda felt like when your ill and you have a sore throat and when I had to start eating food again it got sucked into my nose and it felt so awkward, when food was put down it, it made me feel kinda sick as you can feel it in your stomach. The worst part was having it put in
I have a tip: try not to throw up while you have one in if you can help it, because I was having a panic attack which caused me to throw up and my tube came out my mouth in a loop which caused me to choke, luckily a nurse came in and took it out before any damage could have been done. Then there was something stopping the tube from going down, but eventually another tube was placed when I was given gas and air to help me stop panicking so much.
Still have one if it hurts while it's in ask for a smaller tube
@@mocca1393 I really hope you get better soon! I know this whole tube thing is just horrible
I hate this I had one in for 3 days I sucks it hurt they had to try again and strap me down
yo this shit hurts so bad
I used to have a NG tube when I was little. I hated the insertion part. They never told me to drink water. They had to get 4 or 5 nurses to pin me down to get it in me. One of the most uncomfortable feelings in the world, and I’m glad I don’t have one right now.
I'm so scared. I've been having sudden severe stomach pains and so I went to my doctor and he said one of the tests he wants to do is a breathing test where he's gonna put a tube in my nose, through my throat, to my stomach he said. I'm so scared! Is he gonna give me medicine beforehand to make me sleepy at least? So I don't instinctively fight the doctors cuz the pain will make me react and I will fight the doctors just reaction from pain even if I don't wanna cause them trouble but I think they might have to hold me down if they don't give me a drug or something
Minta Penman At the time I had my NG Tube in, I was very young and in a very bad Mental state. I was also very uncooperative with the Doctors and Nurses. I hated any idea of people telling me about my Health and how I could improve it. I was pretty much delusional and sick.
However, in your case, it’s a medical problem that is Physical. If your Doctor says that is what is best for you, and can provide a logical explanation for the Tube, then all you can do is stay calm and distract yourself. Tell yourself that this isn’t going to put you in jeopardy in any way, and that your doctor knows what they’re doing.
I can tell you it will feel a little uncomfortable at first, but it isn’t that bad. I’m sure they will give you some water as well, to help it get down a bit easier.
I also promise that if you’re willing to cooperate with the Doctor and Nurses, you won’t have any problems. Tons of people before you have gone through the same sort of thing, and they’ve turned out just fine. ;)
Don’t worry too much about it. No matter what, the world will keep spinning.
Also, may I ask how old you are?
Minta Penman Also, it isn’t painful, just uncomfortable. It’s not like a Shot or an IV. It just feels strange until it’s where it’s supposed to be. ;)
Minta Penman Lol sorry I keep commenting under your name.
Tip: Make sure you swallow while the tube is being inserted, or better yet ask for a glass of water with a straw. It’ll be a lot easier.
If you don’t swallow while it’s being inserted, then it’ll most likely be painful.
I had one and I hated it so much once the doctors said I could take it out I ripped it out of my nose so fast all the doctored laughed
worst pain ever 😣😣😣😣
DOES EVERYBODY NEED THIS!!???
No only people who are sick or have an eating disorder
Having a no tube is so terrible
there gonna do this to me :(
Normally when the ng tube is inserted you are under *anaesthetic* not awake
Alissa Musgrove it really hurts when it gets taken out
Herobrain Playz that's actually not true
Alissa Musgrove :)
Hailey Turner ?
That's actually not normal to be put under for a tube.
This is awful I mean not awful but it looks so painful ksksksksks
lol i had one for an eating disorder
I hated my feeding tube
I had one before when I was four then five and 8/9
NgG tubes are horrible
Agreed
I don’t like these they aren’t nice because they are uncomfortable