Hated that one too and so did the nurses.
They always had a terrible job getting to stopper off to change bottles and flush it.
Then an x-ray around 5 days post operation showed it was too long and kinked at the bottom of my stomach. Mentioned something about my being out of proportion (first I ever heard of it !!!)
Anyway removed sutures and pulled a couple inches off the length and restitched.
Ouch� but at last the problem was resolved however as it turned out I only needed it for a few more days.
Take Care
Gabriele

History Leukoplakia bx 8/2006 SCC floor mouth T3N0M0- Verrucous Carcinoma.
14 hour 0p SCC-Right ND/excision/marginal mandibulectomy 9/2006, 4 teeth removed, flap from wrist, trach-ng 6 days- no chemo/rad.
6 ops and debulking (flap/tongue join) + bx's 2006-2012.
bx Jan 2012 Hyperkeratosis-Epithelial Dysplasia
24cm GIST tumour removed 8/2013. Indefinite Oral Chemo.

1/31/16 passed away peacefully surrounded by family