TanishaP 61 Posted September 26, 2016 So I been hearing that after the Gastric sleeve they send you home with a drain..What's that about..omg...How long u keep it in...Is this true....Getting sleeved next month... Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimini 175 Posted September 26, 2016 I've been hearing this from other posters, too. I did not have a drain (or at least if I did, they pulled it out before I woke up). I would ask your surgeon about this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EZisme 11 Posted September 26, 2016 I had sleeve on 9/19 and No drain I guess every Dr is different but I realized a lot of info I find online is outdated Sent from my LG-H820 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waler 330 Posted September 26, 2016 No drain here either but I have heard of people having them. It is only to help and trapped Fluid or blood in your abdominal cavity out, this helps lower the risk of some complications for people who need to have a drain in. They are usually removed within a few days if required, from what I have been told Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted September 26, 2016 @@TanishaP Normally, my surgeon does not use a drain. It depends on your surgeon and your situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanishaP 61 Posted September 26, 2016 Thank you...Definitely asking my Surgeon!! Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armygalbonnie 643 Posted September 26, 2016 My surgeon only uses drains for people who are having revisions. I won't be getting a drain! YESSSS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leebick 448 Posted September 26, 2016 My surgeon doesn't use drains, at least for straight gastric sleeve surgery. I am not sure what she does for people who are having other things done at the same time, like hernia repairs. You should call and ask (that's what I did!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted September 26, 2016 I had a drain but only for 24 hours. It was gone well before I left the hospital. Also, it was not a big deal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southbound 159 Posted September 26, 2016 I will have a drain for 3-5 days. It's a way he can check for leaks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLEZ 76 Posted September 26, 2016 I had a drain as well. They removed it within 24 hours. The removal unfortunately was painful for me Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busybeebug 415 Posted September 26, 2016 I didn't have a drain. Sleeved 9/19 Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanishaP 61 Posted September 26, 2016 I will have a drain for 3-5 days. It's a way he can check for leaks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @Southbound...You went home with the drain...and you had to go back and get it removed..my surgery is far from my home.. Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inhiskingdom 39 Posted September 26, 2016 I didn't have a drain either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godblessedchild 30 Posted September 26, 2016 Just had my surgery on 9/20/16 and I had a drain cause I had a hernia repaired, it was removed in 24 hours right before I was discharged, but I am 6 days out and my stomach is a little swollen. Is this ok? Is someone going through this also? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
