Did You Have A "drain" Post-Op?

[AngieG0410 52]

I keep seeing where people had a drain in for a couple days after surgery. A friend of mine had it done and didn't have a drain. Is it more common to have one? For some reason, the thought of having drains freaks me out!!

[Dooter 1,457]

I didn't have a drain, but in my paperwork it was explained that it IS a possibility, but it would be for your safety and healing. I was Soooooo glad I didn't have one though! Some surgeons do it just as a matter of course. Mine only does it when necessary, which doesn't seem that it's too often.

[Mr_Worm 129]

I had a drain...its literally not a big deal. You don't know its there unless you grab it. Its just a plastic ball that dangles. On the worry scale of the entire surgery, this truly is a level 0 - no worry. But if you must know more..you can find them in videos online...its called a JP Drain..

[carbgrl 119]

I had a drain too. I believe my doctor uses it on all of her patients. It's not a big deal. It is kinda gross but, it didn't hurt or anything. I also had the On-Q pain ball so I had all kinds of things hangin' out.

[kaylee1228 0]

I did not have a drain either.

[kimmy*custis 276]

Yes, had a drain but they took it out the next am before I left the hospital. It was no big deal tho.

[gramaof4 58]

I had a drain, it was a plastic bag and believe it or not, the first 2 days the nurses drained alot of liquid out....on day 3 they took it out and I only wash it with antibacterial soap and rinse with clean Water. the drain site is covered by bandage and is almost totally closed up. Probably would already be healed however, I am on the go constantly, back to work 3 days out of the hospital, drove myself 130 miles home after long airplane ride....I do believe, if I would slow down and rest a bit it would already be healed,as the laproscopic incisions are already fully closed.

Drain really was no big thing....