Drainage tube

[Doc'sWife 56]

In the short term it's the only thing that really scares me. When it was taken out did that hurt? Did it feel weird knowing it was hanging out of your insides? What is the general experience of it?

I'm worried but not stressed about surgery to much more than normal.

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[UsernameTaken 283]

I never had a drain before this surgery and was also very concerned. It was kind of weird in the beginning knowing that there is a hole and this tube is coming out of it. I just made sure to use a lot of tape and taped it to my belly well so I didn't have a chance to pull it, I was just nervous.

It wasn't bad...

When they removed it, it was very fast and no pain just a strange sensation.

[applejenn 173]

This is my first drain as well and am worried about when they take it out

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[UsernameTaken 283]

This is my first drain as well and am worried about when they take it out

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Really don't worry about it, the removal was really quick... Before I could figure out what that sensation was I was feeling it was done.

[Doc'sWife 56]

My husband finds it comical that I am more worried about the tube then I am having my insides moved around lol

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[UsernameTaken 283]

@@Doc'sWife

I understand, I was really nervous about the drain tube as well.

Mine came out I think 5 days post op.

[applejenn 173]

Mine comes out Thursday which will be 16 days post op

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[lifeofblair 308]

The sensation when they took it out was weird, but it didn't hurt. The only thing that bothered me was the side it was one. I normally sleep on my right side, so it was only uncomfortable then. Small price to pay

[Doc'sWife 56]

Mine comes out Thursday which will be 16 days post op

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Did you have extra circumstances that kept yours in for 16 days? If you don't mind me asking

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[applejenn 173]

Nope just what my dr does. Keeps it in until post op appt

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[Doc'sWife 56]

Nope just what my dr does. Keeps it in until post op appt

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I do t even know what my surgeons policy is. I've only met with him once

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[applejenn 173]

I know two other people that's had the surgery with mine and I've met him a few times

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[UsernameTaken 283]

@@Doc'sWife

You might not even have the drain.

I found out about it at my pre op with surgeon and he said I will have it because I am also having my gallbladder removed and bypass etc.

[Doc'sWife 56]

@@Doc'sWife

You might not even have the drain.

I found out about it at my pre op with surgeon and he said I will have it because I am also having my gallbladder removed and bypass etc.

Yeah I've seen ppl post that haven't had one but more ppl seem to have them than not. I'm trying to mentally prepare myself lol

I was not nearly this scared for my band placement or removal. It just was.

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[UsernameTaken 283]

Just look at it this way, it's supposed to speed up your healing by taking that stuff out of your body directly. Honestly, don't stress about it.

After surgery you will be so busy with walking, getting rid of gas and sipping that I think the drain be the least of your worries.