Drain Tube

[janie2024 59]

How had it, who didnt, how long was it in and how painful was it.

[Chris P Bacon 46]

I had it for a week. Looked gross and by the 4th or 5th day I could not wait till it was out. I just kept it tucked in a pair of baggy sweat pants. It didn't hurt out at all coming out more just a strange pressure when it was getting pulled. The suspense of having it removed is way worse than actually having it out if that makes any sense. Hope this helps

[Chris P Bacon 46]

Oh and if your getting one here's a pretty good tip. Your going to want to shower like really bad heh and you got to keep it dry. I suggest using glad press and seal ( it's like Saran Wrap but way better. It actually clings to things) and wrap the drain around your stomach. Worked great for me.

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

About 24hours. Didn't even know I had one until I got up and walked, which was when I got back to my room.

[rmeofone 43]

Two days. Wasnt that bad.

[RAAinNH 113]

Does everyone get a drain?

[JessicaDiane1021 147]

I thought I was going to have one but didn't. Not sure why but I don't think everyone gets one.

[Healthiernewme 81]

I didn't have drain.

[jensjoy28 351]

I had one for a week...no big deal, but was happy to have it out...removal was a non-event, like previous poster said, it was a slightly odd sensation, but not painful.

[christina0613 103]

Im not gonna have a drain only a cather..which I hate!!

[PatriotsFan28 29]

I had a catheter for a day, surgery was on Monday, Tuesday catheter came out, painless. Had a drain tube until Wednesday morning. It was gross and tucked it in my pocket lol. Unfortunately for me, it did hurt coming out, felt pressure and also a weird feeling. Good news it takes like 5 seconds to take out and you're good.

[debs1954 6]

In for 1 week, was very scared to have it removed..was out before I even knew it happened, truly no big deal. Did have lots of gross bloody stuff in the "grenade" that needed to be emptied, but was less every day. I am thankful all that yucky liquid was drained out of my body and not left to collect in my abdomen to go who know where...yechhh