JP drain and feeling awesome

[dpecor 2]

I know a bunch of you had said you feel awesome even 1 week post op but I was wondering if you all had the JP drain with that awesomeness?

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I did not have a drain. I have heard it feels much better once its out. I'm not sure how bothersome it is...

[simplyfedup 77]

I know a bunch of you had said you feel awesome even 1 week post op but I was wondering if you all had the JP drain with that awesomeness?

To be honest the drain wasn't as bad as I'd imagined although it is very uncomfortable....it was hard to find a comfortable sleeping position and hard to shower with it but it just wasn't as bad as I thought.....the day that sucker came out, I began to really love my sleeve........so a little uncomfortable but all and all not as bad as u may think.....good luck

[ShyV. 32]

I had a drain. It was removed on day 3 when I left the hospital and yes you do feel better. You are able to stand up straight more and it's like a big weight lifted. Also if you have staples on your incisions, once removed you will feel back to normal.

[920amy 409]

I did have a drain, I was sleeved Nov 3rd, and had a drain until Nov 7th. I felt a MILLION times better once that thing was out! I could not believe how long it was when they pulled it out!! I thought no wonder I couldn't bend over, no wonder I frlt so much pressure in my abdomen, no wonder I couldn't get comfortable at night! Once it comes out, I hope you feel better also!

[LindaS 316]

I had a drain for a week, and I was thrilled to get it out. It smelled and was a pain to hide and clean out and deal with but removing it wasn't why I felt better after a week. It was just a bonus.

[amw157 42]

I had two drains for almost ten solid weeks (yes ten!). It was a nuisance but not really a big deal. You have to be careful you don't yank on it while you're showering, sleeping, or getting dressed. But you become used to it.

It doesn't FEEL like anything, maybe just a pinch or an itch at the site where the drain exits your body.