For those of you who had a drain....

[Noor1969 150]

OK, for some reason I'm really freaking out that I'm going to have a drain installed. I'm convinced that it's going to hurt to have it removed. The procedure will be done in my surgeon's office. She told me that it "feels weird" to come out but it shouldn't hurt. Is she telling the truth??!?

[kyleebean 209]

I had a drain and to be honest it was more a nuisance than painful. You have to be careful not to pull on it. I pinned mine to the inside of my gown. It didn't hurt at all when it was removed. They did the removal right in my hospital room. It felt weird but didn't hurt.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

It doesn't HURT but it is very weird and uncomfortable, in my opinion. I hated the removal of it but that said, it only took a few seconds and it wasn't painful after.

Totally worth it.

[Butterflyhigh 504]

I have not had the sleeve surgery yet, but several years ago I had a breast lift done and had one drain in each breast. I too was scared of the removal....but as others have said it did not hurt. It was a weird sensation that made my stomach feel queezy for a second and then it was over. Really, it was the least bothersome of the recovery process.

[A.c. Nelums 11]

I am going to my doctor and they should remove my drainage tube.

[sherry24184 253]

OK, for some reason I'm really freaking out that I'm going to have a drain installed. I'm convinced that it's going to hurt to have it removed. The procedure will be done in my surgeon's office. She told me that it "feels weird" to come out but it shouldn't hurt. Is she telling the truth??!?

I had a drain and was no big deal! Did NOT hurt when taken out. Promise

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I had 3 drains after my Tummy Tuck and my wife removed one of them at home on the couch. It's no big deal but it does feel weird.

[A.c. Nelums 11]

There is some swelling around my incision where the drain if hanging out. Plus a little odor. I wonder if this will make a difference.

[Madelyne Bonthron 128]

What color is the drainage? Also how much drainage are you getting out? And no wont hurt to have removed

[scarlet333 386]

It is a very weird sensation but I was so happy to get it out I would have suffered through much worse. I started feeling so much better after it was out (10 days after surgery), less achy. It comes out so quickly. Don't worry.

[A.c. Nelums 11]

The color like a milky white/brown.

[Madelyne Bonthron 128]

The color like a milky white/brown.

Was it always that color when they put the drain in? The only reason i ask is i am a surgical nurse and have patients with drains all the time

[A.c. Nelums 11]

the brown has been around and lightened up. No creamy white Oh, its pink around my incision (and some other incision) I have 6 plus a drainage tube. I'm not getting really any blood out.

[Madelyne Bonthron 128]

Actual having bloody drainage is normal. Has your doctor started u on antibiotics? It sounds like you have a infection. But i am not a doctor so dont get scared because right antibiotics do wonders. Foul smell and color is indication of infection. Have your doctor look at it. They will probably take a sample and send to lab. Like i said i am not doctor but i would not wait on it either. Better be safe then sorry.

[A.c. Nelums 11]

Right. Like I said I am going to see my doctor tomorrow. Thanks for your input