how bad is it to remove ?

I didn't feel much at all - it didn't hurt but felt kind of weird when they pulled it out. I remember being worried about the drain before surgery but it really wasn't big deal.

i kind of figured it would feel weird .. it just looks so disturbing thank you .. you made me feel better about it

I had my drain removed on Monday. I felt it to be an odd pressure like sensation, but I would not describe it as painful and it was quick. It was never painful to have it either, I would describe it as a necessary nuisance. Best wishes to you!

I didn't even know he removed mine until he held it up and showed it to me. Didn't feel a thing!

do they do this in the hospital. I will be sleeved on July 11th just curious.

My Doc removed mine at the hospital before I left for home because I was 't putting out very much fluid - otherwise he usually waits until your first pot-op visit. Just remember, without a drian all that fuid would be building up in your abdomen causing more pressure in the area where you just had surgery.

I wouldn't say it hurts, but it's a weird uncomfortable feeling as they pull it out. My nurse gave me some pain meds just before doing it but I think I could have done it without the meds.

Mine hurt like hell-not because of the drain itself, but because my doctor pushed down on my stomach with his other hand for leverage. Felt like I was kicked in the gut with steel toes boots!