Newbie YAY! / Drain removal

[Cantgetright 3]

Hi everyone!

My name is Steph. I had my sleeve on jan 7th, 2013. Denver,co @ Rose by Dr. Snyder. Start weight 254, today I'm 237. 7 days post op. I didn't diet before surgery. I actually went nuts before surgery and had the time of my life eating. I'm kinda paying for that one right now because the sight of food makes me sad. Even tv Commercials are hard for me to watch

It's been a ok journey so far, I was sent home with oxygen and got thrush ( SUCKS ) but all that is nothing compared to the fear I am having about this drain being pulled from my tummy. I've heard nothing but bad stories and how painful it is. I'm super good with pain, I have 12 tattoos and this was my 6th surgery. So I'm confused as to way I'm letting this get to me so bad but I'm really scared! My Dr appt. is wed at 1pm. I really don't wanna go! I can't help but laugh at myself because I truly am afraid of getting my drain removed but wasn't even a little scared for surgery. I'm loving this site! I read and read and read ! It's great.

[AussieLady 521]

I got my drain out before I left hospital on day 2 and I can honestly say that it did not hurt at all. It's a weird feeling, but no pain.

[nikkiwren701 7]

Hi, I had my surgery on Nov. 19th. On the day of surgery I weighed 391 and today I weigh 365. I must say that I'm pleased with my decision to have this surgery.

[Cantgetright 3]

Well mine will be in there for 9 days when they remove it. I'm wondering if they say it hurts so much because it has so much time to heal around it? My dr seems to be the only one that leaves the drain in so long.

[AussieLady 521]

9 Days!! Wow!! That does seem like a long time but every doctor is different but I still don't think you should be worried about the pain. Good luck and let me know how you go.

[Cantgetright 3]

Got the drain pulled today and it was more gross then painful.

[nikkiwren701 7]

What drain? Why did you have to have a drain?

[Cantgetright 3]

My surgeon puts a drain tube in your stomach. From what I've read you'll have one too but mostly have it out before you leave the hospital.

[AussieLady 521]

Yes, it is gross, but glad to hear it wasn't painful.

[nikkiwren701 7]

I had my surgery in Nov. I didn't have to have one

[Cantgetright 3]

I guess I'll ask my dr why I had to have it and let you know.

[nikkiwren701 7]

Ok...thanks