Brandi7011 18 Posted January 9, 2014 Ok! I am scheduled for the sleeve-surgery on jan 27 2014. I am not nervous about anything else except that drain!! Can anyone please describe the feeling? Does it hurt? Thank u! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capecoralgrandma 44 Posted January 9, 2014 Hi Brandi, I had my surgery on Dec. 26 and just had the drain removed last Firday, Jan. 2. You won't even know it's there except when you have to get up to use the bathroom and have to be careful with the pouch. I just let it hang while I showered and didn't feel lit. I kept mine in a pocket, even after I returned home. It doesn't interfere with anything and doesn't hurt at all. When the surgeon removed it, I didn't feel anything, just a slight tug. Good luck, Betty 2 Noor1969 and Brandi7011 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandi7011 18 Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks so much Betty!! Your comment really helped!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noor1969 150 Posted January 9, 2014 I'm another one who's going to be sent home with a drain and I too am nervous. From what I've heard from the people who've had one, it may feel "weird" coming out but it's not supposed to hurt. My surgeon also told me the same thing. Naturally, being the worrywart I am, I'm going to worry about it hurting anyway, and then eventually my surgeon will take it out and I'll see I had nothing to worry about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandi7011 18 Posted January 10, 2014 I'm another one who's going to be sent home with a drain and I too am nervous. From what I've heard from the people who've had one, it may feel "weird" coming out but it's not supposed to hurt. My surgeon also told me the same thing. Naturally, being the worrywart I am, I'm going to worry about it hurting anyway, and then eventually my surgeon will take it out and I'll see I had nothing to worry about. Exactly what I am trying to do! Convince myself that I am worrying for no reason! I am sure we are and it's going to be no big deal!! When is your surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noor1969 150 Posted January 10, 2014 I'm another one who's going to be sent home with a drain and I too am nervous. From what I've heard from the people who've had one, it may feel "weird" coming out but it's not supposed to hurt. My surgeon also told me the same thing. Naturally, being the worrywart I am, I'm going to worry about it hurting anyway, and then eventually my surgeon will take it out and I'll see I had nothing to worry about. Exactly what I am trying to do! Convince myself that I am worrying for no reason! I am sure we are and it's going to be no big deal!! When is your surgery? I'm hoping to have surgery on Jan. 22nd. I haven't gotten insurance authorization yet so things are coming down to the wire. We are going to be just fine, I'm sure of it!!! 2 Brandi7011 and law001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewAshes 232 Posted January 10, 2014 My surgery is on Monday and I was told yesterday I'll have a drain till I'm released from the hospital but I could have it till my 2 week post op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FitnFabfor2014 358 Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) I had my surgery on Tuesday. I still have the drain in. I can take a picture and show you what it looks like if you want. Basically it's just draining the blood out of your stomach. I get it out Wednesday. You have to be careful when you get up or walk that it doesn't get stuck. You also need to drain it (it is a litle bulb on your side attached to a hose). My doctor wants me to record the amount that I drain each day and the color. It doesn't hurt, it's just a "pain" that it's hanging there haha. I have a safety pin and have it attached to my underwear or pants. You should only get concerned if the Fluid turns green or yellow....it could be an infection. Mine is draining clear now....I need to confirm if that is a good or bad thing Edited January 11, 2014 by FitnFabfor2014 1 Brandi7011 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarlet333 386 Posted January 11, 2014 You will be fine. I had the drain for about 10 days after surgery and also pinned it to my clothing. I will tell you that I started to feel so much better after the drain was removed. I don't know if it was mind over matter or if it was causing some stomach discomfort. It is not painful to remove just the strangest feeling ever and it is literally over in a flash. 1 Brandi7011 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandi7011 18 Posted January 11, 2014 Thanks everyone! I think I will be fine just really excited, anxious and a little nervous. 1 FitnFabfor2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
