SoonToBeThinKAT 67 Posted September 23, 2012 How does it feel? I'm a little afraid but I know I will feel better once its out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted September 23, 2012 My surgeon told me it "feel weird - kind of like a snake swimming around in your belly" but that it doesn't hurt and only lasts a few seconds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prnces228 18 Posted September 23, 2012 I did feel that but also it took my breath away (prob wen it went by my lungs) and gave me a wave of nausea (prob wen it by my stomach). It was quick and odd but def noticeable! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starlite1531 7 Posted September 23, 2012 It is definitely a very weird feeling, lasts one a few seconds. I agree with the other post, it does feel like a snake moving around inside. 1 samsmom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NDN_RN 527 Posted September 23, 2012 I have not been sleeved until next week, but I did have an open cholecystectomy with 3 drains. I fainted when they pulled out the JP drain. It didn't hurt, but something about the sensation triggered a vasovagal reaction (swooning). How embarrassing! They called 911 (i was in the doctors office) Just Do It!!! 1 Territravel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoonToBeThinKAT 67 Posted September 23, 2012 As long as it doesn't hurt I should be ok! I just don't like pain lol 2 samsmom and lch2516 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickHouse 358 Posted September 23, 2012 I'm still pre-op, but when I was a teenager, I had a drain tube removed after an appendectomy and I remember saying that it felt like swallowing a piece of spaghetti and pulling it back up. Gross, but not painful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LA_dreamer 54 Posted September 23, 2012 Not really sure if it was painful... I almost passed out, it made me very nauseated, I started shaking, and cried for a second. And I consider myself to be pretty tough. But I had not been prepared for it at all. Within a minute or two I was better. But I had to lay there and compose myself first. 1 Kiki74 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ediebumpkin 9 Posted September 23, 2012 I had my drain removed on the 18th. It had been in for 2 wks. The few stitches that were holding it in place stung for a second when they were removing them but I felt nothing when the tube itself was being removed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aug62012 27 Posted September 24, 2012 I did not feel a thing when they pulled mine out. I had mine in for a week and was sooo nervous about getting it out. The nurse said do you want to squeeze me arm?? I said yes and she took it out and I felt nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LessofKelly 62 Posted September 24, 2012 Mine came out on day two. It was uncomfortable. It felt weird, I don't know if snakes is the right word for me but I felt it coming across my body. It was pressure... It wasn't excruciating pain, but it was unlike anything I've ever felt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommeof3 58 Posted September 24, 2012 It hurt!! I felt like it was wrapped around my back. The doc said it is not going to hurt take a deep breath..I did... He pulled..... I cried out loud...worse pain i have had since i had my baby in 2006. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samsmom 54 Posted September 24, 2012 As long as it doesn't hurt I should be ok! I just don't like pain lol Depends on your pain threshold! Keep a positive outlook. Good luck to ya! Mine hurt so bad when it was in that I felt the removal had got to be 100+ times better. Nurse told me to take a deep breath and hold as long as i could...removal lasted less than a minute. Did feel like something crawling across my belly but.....oh, what a relief! Hallelujah!!! This was a huge source of a lot of my pain and why I had to stay several extra days in the hospital! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myafternoondesires 5 Posted September 24, 2012 I had surgery on the 19th and they pulled the drain out two days later. It does sting and give you a little jolt but it is momentary and will pass. But trust me your gonna be glad they pulled it out cause that was the main source of my pain. Take some deep breaths and close your eyes and lay back and relax. You don't wanna be tense. I wish I could hold your hand and help you but know your in my prayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Territravel 217 Posted September 24, 2012 Had mine removed on day two. I was SO happy! It didn't hurt, but my hubby laughed at the weird moan/yip that escaped from me. Kinda like having an alien birth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites