linrey88 2 Posted June 6, 2016 Im new on this forum/app and I have millions of questions that will probably be answered during my pre program but I have one question to ask For the gastric bypass you will have a drain tube right? And if so has anyone heard how long after the surgery you have to use it and how painful is it? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sugary Sweetheart 97 Posted June 6, 2016 Welcome to BP Linrey88. I'm having the sleeve and my surgeon hasn't said anything about a drainage tube.. Sorry I couldn't help more. I'm Sure you'll get an answer soon.. Have a wonderful night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cervidae 2,389 Posted June 6, 2016 Welcome! I had my bypass last August, and I did have a drainage tube, though I have seen many bypassers that didn't need them, so it could really go either way depending on your surgeon, your health, etc. From what I experienced, the drain was annoying and a little unsettling to me, mostly because I have a lot of anxiety to begin with and I always feared it would get snagged on something and hurt terribly/be ripped out of me or something else that would have been horrible. However, it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be, and I only had it in for about a week after surgery. It didn't hurt when they pulled it out, but it was the most bizarre sensation I have ever felt in my life. Life a GIANT piece of spaghetti forcefully being sucked out of your insides by a giant mouth. It almost tickled! And then it was over and gone. It may be a little cumbersome, but it won't last long and shouldn't hurt at all. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linrey88 2 Posted June 6, 2016 Thanks you so much I too have anxiety and I have all these concerns regarding surgery thank you so much Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achappex3 346 Posted June 6, 2016 I was told that I will have it during surgery, and then it would be removed before I go home. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappilyEverAfter44 40 Posted June 6, 2016 Mine was removed on the day I left the hospital. It was not painful at all. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennmonterrozo 139 Posted June 6, 2016 I had two when I had breast reduction surgery years ago. They didn't hurt but were in the way most of the time. Taking them out was a breeze. Like @@Cervidae says...it almost tickles a little. No need at all to worry about drains! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linrey88 2 Posted June 6, 2016 @@achappex3 and @@HappilyEverAfter44 thanks thats what im aiming for @@jennmonterrozo thanks i just thought like maybe asleep i can hurt myself or something Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pammieanne 269 Posted June 6, 2016 I had RNY 3 weeks ago and my doctor had my drain tube removed in the hospital just before I went home. Like the others say, it doesn't hurt being removed, but boy does it feel weird! All doctors are different. Ask yours how long/if they use one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemm61 206 Posted June 6, 2016 I had GB on 6/1. I didn't have a drain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linrey88 2 Posted June 6, 2016 @@pammieanne I can only imaging I really hope I dont need it I am however very excited to start this program @@Lemm61 and how do you feel? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemm61 206 Posted June 6, 2016 I feel good. Pain is tolerable, no need for pain meds now. No nausea. Getting the Protein and fluids in is really a full time job. But that's what this time off work is for: to let my body heal and figure out the rhythm of this new way of nutrition. I set my phone timer for every 15 minutes, get up and walk and drink. So far, so good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thecloude1 342 Posted June 7, 2016 Gastric bypass here...no tube here either [emoji106] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rachelCA 8 Posted June 7, 2016 where is the drain and what is it for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linrey88 2 Posted June 7, 2016 @@Lemm61 No pain meds thats a great sign so u have to drink something every 15mins Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@Thecloude1 omg awesome Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
