Surgical drain

[Thisismytime 5]

How many people leave the hospital with a surgical drain still in place? My surgeon says I will have it for a week. I spoke to someone who was sleeved a little over a year ago and he never had a drain!

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

Every surgeon has their preference on if they like to have a drain placed or not.

It does seem to be a dying trend for laparoscopic operations but if your surgeon places one there is not much you can do.

You will be fine, they are not difficult to maintain.

[sleevegirl88 54]

My surgeon does not require it unless he deems it necessary at the time of surgery..i.e if something happens while im under kind of thing... best of luck to you tho! i hope you have an awesome recovery

[Oct517 527]

Also will be having a drain that will be kept in for a week. I heard the drain itself is not too bad but getting it taken out is a bit of a doozy. My mom compared it to "getting a band-aid ripped off but it's on the inside".

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[Frustr8 7,886]

My friend says Like having a thorned rose Bush branch tugged out. Only one I ever had, was removed a week later, felt a swoosh like pulling a hoof out of mud or Jello.< /p>

[Foof76 19]

My surgeon said that they rarely use a drain on sleeves, mostly just RNY, and those are removed before they leave the hospital.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Had RNY, no drain, just minimal if any pain, 6 little incisions and they are healing well , Precious Pouch 3 weeks old on Wednesday the 26th, she is tempermental, I am red-headed maybe she gets her stubbornness from Mama?

[Auroragirl4489 88]

I had a drain when I left the hospital I also had RNY. Was taken out at my 1 week postop appt. wasn’t that bad, it’s uncomfortable to sleep with. Taking a shower was challenging for sure! it felt funny when he took it out. It’ll be fine

[megolego 69]

On ‎9‎/‎24‎/‎2018 at 10:42 AM, Thisismytime said:

How many people leave the hospital with a surgical drain still in place? My surgeon says I will have it for a week. I spoke to someone who was sleeved a little over a year ago and he never had a drain!

I wasn't even aware that this was a possibility for the sleeve so thank you for asking this! I will definitely be asking my surgeon when I meet with him next month!

[2foofy4u 3]

I had RNY and didn’t have a drain. Just 5 little slits that healed quickly.

[Frustr8 7,886]

All it means is some people are juicier inside than others. Didn't have one for my RnY, did have a Jackson- Pratt when I had my gall bladder removed, just depends on your surgeon and his/her best judgement. No Big Bump in the Roadway of Life!

[Avery's Mom 315]

No surgical drain but I did have a pain pump with a catheter that I had to remove on day 4. it was ok. did not even feel it.