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I'm getting sleeved on the 24th and my surgeon told me that he's moving away from leaving in stomach drains but due to some special circumstances with me, I will have one and be going home with it until my two week post op visit.

Anyone else have this...what was it like to take care of? Could they go out? Etc..

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It's for getting any excess blood, Fluid off the stomach after surgery.... some people have them others don't

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My surgeon told me the drain was to test for leaks. They can detect stomach fluids in the contents of the bag. Mine was taken out the day I left the hospital, though. I'm not sure the purpose of being sent home with one.

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I had a drain for 10 days and was such a baby about it. It really wasn't a big deal though, until day 7 and then it started to bother me - minor pain at the site. I think I accidentally yanked on it when I forgot to clip it to my clothes one day.

Basically you can expect a pinkish Fluid to collect in the drain bulb. They are checking for leaks and infection and you'll probably be measuring the fluids each time you empty it (2x a day for me). You'll also need to "milk" it as the tube will get clots in it.

It actually was pretty painless when it was removed.

It's so gross but you'll get through it. Remember to keep it clipped to your clothes or the hospital gave me these pockets that I wore around my neck - after my yanking mishap I used that all the time, and in the shower.

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I had a drain for 10 days and was such a baby about it. It really wasn't a big deal though, until day 7 and then it started to bother me - minor pain at the site. I think I accidentally yanked on it when I forgot to clip it to my clothes one day.

Basically you can expect a pinkish Fluid to collect in the drain bulb. They are checking for leaks and infection and you'll probably be measuring the fluids each time you empty it (2x a day for me). You'll also need to "milk" it as the tube will get clots in it.

It actually was pretty painless when it was removed.

It's so gross but you'll get through it. Remember to keep it clipped to your clothes or the hospital gave me these pockets that I wore around my neck - after my yanking mishap I used that all the time, and in the shower.

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ty so much this is helpful information

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It hurt a little when they took mine out but was do relieved to have it gone. I did not see how big it was bc he kinds had it to the side and quickly threw it away. It kept feeling like it was there for awhile even when it wasn't. I'm glad I didn't have to bring it home in the end

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