I had a gtube placed about 3 and a half weeks ago and my abs still hurt when I cough. Not nearly as much as the first few days, but it's still sore and I think my back is taking more strain to avoid the abs so it too is sore. I am a 23 year old male so my abs were quite strong when they placed the gtube, and basically they had to puncture them a few times for the tube and to suture the stomach. I was just curious for those that have had a tube placed, just how long they were sore for.