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It was in a little over one day. Put in after surgery, removed before discharge the next day.

I expected it to hurt a lot when it was removed. In actuality I felt virtually nothing. It fely maybe like a cotton ball dropped on me.

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Mine was removed the day after surgery because it was dry, no more drainage. It didn't hurt a bit although I held my breath and waited for it to hurt!! lol I have heard of people having to have theirs for days and sometimes weeks after surgery so maybe it is dependent on your surgeon?

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mine was in a week, but they really needed to be sure my staples and sutures took...I don't have an exact straight line due to a tumor they had to remove.

I ate sooo many blue foods! lol

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I had my drain for 3 days... Wasn't really bothersome and it didn't hurt when the nurse pulled it out.. She told me to breathe deep and then exhale and she would pull a it out lil by lil.. After 3 breaths it was out and I was absolutely shocked by how long it was.... I was like " ALL THAT WAS IN MY BODY??!!" She laughed and said "YEP!"

I tell ya... Our bodies are truly amazing!! btw.. did I mention that I love my sleeve??!! :)

3 months out as of yesterday and down 50 lbs..... Total of 70 lbs since with my pre-op diet!!! I feel absolutely amazing!!!! :D

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Mine was in 6 days. When it was removed I felt nothing. I expected pain, but there was no discomfort at all!

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Mine was in for 7 days and it didn't hurt coming out but was a weird sensation I can't describe.

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Mine is coming out tomorrow, day 8 after surgery. I'll report back on pain!

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I had mine for a week. It only became a sore right where it was exiting my skin the last couple of days, but that's just because I have really sensitive skin. But having it taken out was NO BIGGIE! And actually the moment it was out I know I was going to feel great. I could bend over and tie my own shoes, lay on my side and belly after it. Easy peasy!

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Oh, I hope there's instant relief when it comes out! Mine has been so freaking sore yesterday and today. :(

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I had instant relief when mine came out. It didn't really hurt while in, it was just bothersome. Couldn't wait to get it out and again for me, it did not hurt just a weird sensation when coming out then a huge, AHHHHH.......

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I must be on the only one it hurt cause I screamed lol my incision hurts and I was showering tonight n one of the banages came off and my incision is a lol open so I put a band aide on it hoping I'll be ok

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My drain hurt too. It wasn't a horrible pain but I hurt but was over in 2 to 3 seconds.

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My drain is really hurting. :( I want it out. My doc said that it needs to stay in for at least a week. I'm so tired, bc I can't find a good position to sleep.< /p>

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Merges,

I slept in a recliner for a day then moved to the bed with lots of pillows, behind me for support and in front where I put the drain bulb. Don't forget it is okay to use your pain meds and sip, sip, sip your fluids. Then walk it will help move the gas from your body.

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