Dinks97420 52 Posted September 1, 2016 Tuesday was the day for me. Doc said everything went well and I now have a nice little banana stomach. I do have to say that the drain was my biggest source of pain!! It made movement impossible without major pain. When they would "milk" it I felt like I was going to pass out. On Wednesday afternoon they started talking about releasing me but I was worried about all the pain on the drain side. My nurse said that once it is removed most if not all the pain will go away. When they took out the drain it was the most excruciating pain I have ever felt. .....possibly more than child birth. Once the devil drain was gone I had no pain other than a little pulling. While that drain was in I was definitely wondering what the heck I got myself into. At home now with the heating pad on my tummy and in the recliner for now. Been walking and sipping as much as I can. Hopefully I can get in and out of my bed soon because the recliner will get old very quickly!! Looking forward to future with my little banana Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sugarnspice 150 Posted September 1, 2016 Yikes that drain sound's painful !! But I'm glad you're home & surgery went well. Love reading the positive outcomes. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DebSmiles 62 Posted September 1, 2016 Glad you are home and doing better. That drain sounds like a bear I don't have a high pain tolerance so I hope the drugs are good to relieve the discomfort. I'm sure you will continue to improve and I pray your healing is complete and without much discomfort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onedeterminedchick 118 Posted September 1, 2016 Tuesday was the day for me. Doc said everything went well and I now have a nice little banana stomach. I do have to say that the drain was my biggest source of pain!! It made movement impossible without major pain. When they would "milk" it I felt like I was going to pass out. On Wednesday afternoon they started talking about releasing me but I was worried about all the pain on the drain side. My nurse said that once it is removed most if not all the pain will go away. When they took out the drain it was the most excruciating pain I have ever felt. .....possibly more than child birth. Once the devil drain was gone I had no pain other than a little pulling. While that drain was in I was definitely wondering what the heck I got myself into. At home now with the heating pad on my tummy and in the recliner for now. Been walking and sipping as much as I can. Hopefully I can get in and out of my bed soon because the recliner will get old very quickly!! Looking forward to future with my little banana Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Congratulations! Glad you doing well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ojibway 203 Posted September 1, 2016 Keep up the sipping, I am doing walking every couple of hours between naps... NO more pain meds for me today. Just Water and Protein Shakes. I'm still a little gassy, but when that happens it feels good. Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyBar 132 Posted September 1, 2016 Good to hear you're home and resting/recovering well. That drain sounds nasty! I've read other posts in here about the drain. Seems some surgeons use it and others don't. Perhaps those of us that haven't had surgery yet can hope our surgeon prefers no drain! Speedy recovery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finding_onederland 226 Posted September 1, 2016 Ok, I first read your title as "Sleeved at home and recuperating" and I was like Wha???? LOL Drains are a beast! I had them for a different surgery. When they pulled it out I very nearly blacked out from the pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dinks97420 52 Posted September 1, 2016 Yes the drain was not a happy point for me. I almost passed out as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armygalbonnie 643 Posted September 1, 2016 That was the first question I asked regarding surgery Drains? Fortunately, my Dr only uses them on those patients that are having revisions. I've had 5 drains in the past, and it is the worst pain EVER!!! I'm glad your are OUT and you are on the road to recovery. Best of luck with everything! Oh and BTW, Happy Birthday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurse1sherry 8 Posted September 4, 2016 I did not have as much trouble with the drain in or coming out but I had them before so I was expecting it. And def nothing like child birth with my 4! I had them all natural and so my pain tolerance is pretty good. Keep sipping and get those shakes in. It sounds like you will be feeling markedly better every day from now on! God bless! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristinasSleeveStory 44 Posted September 4, 2016 Ummmm what is a drain?!?! Is it a catheter?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ella37 455 Posted September 4, 2016 Ummmm what is a drain?!?! Is it a catheter?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App It's like a tube that's stuck in your incision to let Fluid drain out into a bag. My surgeon doesn't use drains or catheters which I'm super happy about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rokumok4 53 Posted September 4, 2016 I guess I was lucky and did not feel any pain during removal. It just felt like something was crawling inside of me for a second. Glad you are feeling better. Note to self: I don't have to take this day all at once but rather one step, one breath and one moment at a time. I am only one person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
