wondering about drain tube

[cwalker 12]

do you have a drain tube when you come home? Has anyone had a drain with the single incision lap. surgery? Thanks,Carla:confused1:

[Guest Stephanie]

I have the same question. Dr. Nick will be doing my surgery in June.

[cwalker 12]

I vote NO! lol Dr. Marvin will be doing mine not sure about date tho. :smile:

[Stacy160 201]

Some do, some don't. My doc doesn't use one routinely, but I woke up with one, which was in for a week (until I saw him again). It was not a big deal at ALL... didn't hurt, just kind of bulky and lumpy under clothes. When he took it out I literally did not feel a THING... didn't even realize he'd removed it until I saw it in his hand. If you have one, it's nothing to worry about, I promise!

[pnw218 14]

They are annoying. LOL The one with vsg was removed before I flew home, so at about 2.5 days. There was pressure when the tube was removed but it was doable. The drain I had with my Tummy Tuck was in for a week I think. Really got tired of emptying it. There may be clots in your drain bulb. That is normal, don't worry if you see them. It can be a little gross when you empty it; the nurse will do it for you if you ask.