dpecor 2 Posted December 26, 2012 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lessofmeismore 1,405 Posted December 26, 2012 I did not have a drain. I have heard it feels much better once its out. I'm not sure how bothersome it is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyfedup 77 Posted December 26, 2012 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShyV. 32 Posted December 26, 2012 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
920amy 409 Posted December 26, 2012 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! 1 simplyfedup reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindaS 316 Posted December 26, 2012 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amw157 42 Posted December 26, 2012 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
