Lauren379

Oh you had a JP drain. Mine is a penrose drain that looks like a flat manicotti coming out of my side. It doesn't drain into anything but a bandage. So I change that at least twice a day. It just gross. Can't wait to get it taken out on Wednesday!

Omg I am so glad I found your post!!! I have a big penrose drain in my left side and it is the worst part of the whole experience! It's gross and uncomfortable and makes everything more difficult. My surgery was Tuesday the 16th and I won't get it out till next Wesnesday. I've heard it is super long too which grosses me out but I can't wait for it to be out!! Thank you so much for posting about this!!

My surgeon just came in and said it is perfectly normal. He said the blood will get darker in color and then just go away. Apparently, the blood was from all of the resectioning that was done. It has to make it's way out somehow. Other than that, I've done awesome and am now waiting to be dismissed!!!

Thank you! That's what I think too. I will keep you all posted.

I had surgery Tuesday the 16th. Today I has my first bowel movement and it was loose, which didnt surprise me. But it was bright red with blood. Has anyone else experienced this? The resident came in and said maybe its just the staple lines bleeding, but I'm waiting for my surgeon to come in now. Anyone have any thoughts??? I'm getting nervous.

Congratulations!! I'm so excited! There has been a lot of "hurry up and wait" but it's finally happening. Now I'm just getting everything in order so I'm good for Tuesday. I'm sure you're the same!

I found out Wednesday that I'm having surgery next Tuesday the 16th!! So excited! Good luck to everyone!

Anyone have any experience with approvals in Kansas with Coventry?? Mine was submitted this last Tuesday and I'm so anxious... I know it hasn't even been a week but this is the worst part!

I'm so glad to hear that other people are having the same issues as I am. I've jumped through all my hoops and am waiting for my insurance to approve my surgery. I'm 5'4", 230 lbs and at 34 I've had high blood pressure for quite a while. I'm an RN and I actually work in surgery. I have a good close support system with my best friends, fiancé and parents. But, at work I've definitely kept it to myself. I truly don't want to hear everyone else's opinions about what is right for me. How could anyone else possibly know?? My other big concern is the fact that I have two sisters who are overweight and I haven't told them yet.... I truly fear their response to my news... I feel like they will think I am somehow leaving them behind. All I keep reminding myself is that this is MY life and this is what I believe is best for me. It's still gonna be tough though.... I need to tell them soon, surgery could be in next couple weeks... Good luck everyone! Just know you're not going through this alone!!