Drain Removal Question

[amsterjonathon 4]

Hi all- I was sleeved on Tuesday (4/3) and am due to go in Monday (4/9) for post op check up and removal of the drain. Can someone tell me what to expect with that procedure...they've advised me to take a pain killer as it's 'rather intense'. What I am wondering also is do you feel relief after it's out...it's really just plain uncomfortable.

Thanks for advice/input on this.

Amy

[CaptainSloose 0]

i had mine removed on day 2... It's not painful, but it IS intense. however it is over VERY quickly. you'll be fine, narcotics wont help you.

[Pistal35 3]

I just got my drain pulled Tuesday. It's not bad at all just take a deep breath in let then pull it then out... It was uncomfortable but u will feel better once it's out.

[amsterjonathon 4]

Thank you for the responses....maybe I'll just do tylenol instead of the hydrocodone (hate the way it makes me feel). Amy

[deltadawn817 106]

I didn't take anything to get my drain out I had it in for 3 days and they just pulled it out a little on every exhale I just focused on breathing and didn't feel a thing. It was releving when it was out tho sorta like how your skin feels after ripping a bandaid off.

[kimmy*custis 276]

I had mine out the day after surgery before I went home. He ( he was a hottie by the way...lol!) told me to take in a deep breath slowly and he pulled it out. It did feel weird, didnt hurt at all, hard to explain, just felt like he was moving the insides around a bit while pulling it out. It only took him 5 seconds.

[LovingLife035 0]

Hi. Im confused. I've never heard anything about a drain. I was sleeved on 3/27. Are there different sleeve procedures?

[Mita710 8]

Some doctors use a drain some doctors dont. Im have my surgery on 4/11 and my doctor told me that I wouldnt have a drain

[Mita710 8]

Some doctors use a drain some doctors dont. Im have my surgery on 4/11 and my doctor told me that I wouldnt have a drain

Excuse the typo lol im having my surgery not im have my sorry about that

[gramaof4 58]

My drain was removed on day 2 and it did not hurt at all...If you go to my gallery you will see a photo of drain in and drain out.

I did however, feel so much better after the removal of the drain. But in no way did it hurt...felt a little like going down a hill to fast maybe...LOL

[IowaAndy 95]

I had mine taken out on Wednesday morning after having surgery on a Monday. I would not say that you need a pain pill. It was more of a sharp pain and then it was gone. It takes just a few seconds for them to take it out. Think that it is more scary than it was painful.

[fluffylibra30 323]

Let me give you some words of wisdom. No matter what keep breathing. It takes less than 30 seconds to pull out and doesn't hurt it's just a funny feeling that took me by surprise and I held my breath for a second. Threw the doc off And he said dang it breath out haha. I took a loratab before I came becuse I wasn't sure how it would feel, I don't regret it cause I went home And slept for 12 hours, more than I had slept in a week! It's hard to sleep with that dang drain.

[Seannie 42]

I agree with many of the AP... it really doesn't hurt. What "hurts" more is when they tell you "okay, take a deep breath" The anticipation is like Killer!! So, I did, and then after 5 seconds I said "I'm ready - please hurry", and the nurse said "I'm finished"... I was thinking then why the heck did you tell me to take a deep breath, when it was over by the time I blinked my eyes??? LOL...

Trust me - I'm a baby - I don't do pain well - and it was a piece of cake.............. ummmmm, cake :wub:

[lisahg 9]

Hey Amy,

How are you feeling and doing?? I hope all went well on surgery day. Like others have said the drain removal isnt too bad and whatever pain you might feel doesn't last long. Just take a deep breath and its over before you know it. The PAs have had so much practice taking them out, their good at it. Have a Happy Easter..

[amsterjonathon 4]

Hello again all.

Well had the drain removed this morning...GLAD I had a lortab in me. My experience was pretty intense-painful. But very happy it's out. I"m kind of wiped out tonight between the drive and the 'event'. Had a meeting with the nutritionist basically keeping me on liquids until next week then into the puree's for a week, then soft foods. I'm sure I'll be back for advice on those changes.

Lisa-thank you for asking about me....yes, surgery went very well and I was home the next evening. The post surgery pain mainly focused on the shoulders/chest from the gas they pump in and that stupid drain.

Tomorrow I expect I'll feel better/less whipped. BUT--I'm down a few pounds already which was great to see.

Thanks for the support guys, Amy