TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280 Posted May 5, 2013 I had to have 1 but when they pulled it out it does feel uncomfortable but nothing like razorblades it just feels like somethings wrapped around your ribs in your back. just take a deep breath in and when they're ready to pull keep breathing out every time there pulling. Mine was just like that 1 madenkorea reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erinkenny 7 Posted July 31, 2013 Hi I had my surgery on July 24th and I'm still in the hospital because of complications. I originally came out with no drains or anything. Two days later after my second surgery I had: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pebulz 135 Posted August 1, 2013 Ok' date=' sounds interesting as I was in Hospital for 2 days and Fluid collected all the time. Would like to hear from anyone who had a tubeless operation.[/quote'] I had my surgery 4/16/13 and had ni tubes at all ...I just had 5 little bandages where my incisions were. ...nothing drained anywhere lol HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 299lbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitzie46 116 Posted August 2, 2013 Hi I had my surgery on July 24th and I'm still in the hospital because of complications. I originally came out with no drains or anything. Two days later after my second surgery I had: So sorry u r having a rough time. I hope u feel better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toothdoc 2 Posted August 4, 2013 My sister had an extended hospital stay. I had a drain tube and removal was no big deal. Quick and easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countrygirl 84 Posted August 4, 2013 Do all patients who have the rny procedure get drain tubes? I didnt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monola 19 Posted August 8, 2013 My surgery is in October. I haven't talked to Dr. yet but I don't want one. Fifteen years ago I had an appendix burst on me, they put in a drain, I was in the hospital six weeks with drain and it was the only thing painful. It hurt coming out and to this day I can touch the spot it was at and I get weak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TxDumplin 69 Posted May 28, 2014 UPDATE: I did have a drain tube. It was removed 5 days later when i had to have emergency surgery to fix an incisional hernia. I was out like a light...so didn't feel it...Thankfully Share this post Link to post Share on other sites