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So..... I had my surgery 10/24 (Wednesday), and today when I got out the shower I changed the bandage over my drainage. Well this evening, I noticed that there was some lite-yellow-orange-Red ,color seeping through the gauze. Should I be concerned? I'm not sure I understand the reasoning behind this thing anyways.....

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The drain helps pull Fluid off from the incision site on your stomach-but more importantly it can also signal a leak if you start having a lot coming out of the drain. Leaking a little around the drain site is normal. Mine did the whole time. It seems to leak more after a shower and after I moved around a lot. The drain is not pleasant but hang in there--it will be out soon.

Congrats on your surgery!

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All the usual warnings about calling your doctor to find out for sure, but... for now...I am a nurse and that sounds normal to me. Make sure it doesn't smell yucky. Cover with a clean gauze, if you have one. Relax....I think it sounds ok.

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My nurse called to check in with me today, and she said it sounded normal also just to keep clean gauze on it. Thank you both for responding, I will admit that I am having a hard time getting 64 oz of fluids down though. I almost have no desire to put anything in my mouth....

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Try to get in as much fluids as possible. You don't want to become dehydrated!.

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I feel the same as you. I had my sleeve on 10/23 and am having a really hard time taking in my fluids. I had to stay in hospital an extra day because of being so nauseated. That has gone, but just having a hard time. I am DEFINITELY trying though! Don't want anything to go wrong! Good luck to you!

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News flash!!!!! My mom bought me some cranberry juice, and it is absolutely the best thing since sliced bread!!! OMG It is getting rid of ALL THE GAS that the gas-x stripes are missing!!!! I know its tmi, but I haven't had this much relief since my surgery date without pain. I'm not sure if its the combination of the two, but its awesome......

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I feel the same as you. I had my sleeve on 10/23 and am having a really hard time taking in my fluids. I had to stay in hospital an extra day because of being so nauseated. That has gone' date=' but just having a hard time. I am DEFINITELY trying though! Don't want anything to go wrong! Good luck to you![/quote']

Yeah we gotta hang in there, the cranberry juice made me feel better to be able to take in more Water this evening. The nausea hasn't been too much of an issue for me because I learned from previous surgeries that to stay In Front of it, I have to pull back on the pain meds and relax. I know some people have a harder time than others with the nausea even still. Try sipping a tiny bit every 15/30 min throughout the day, that has been more helpful for me today. My nurse also told me that all Fluid counts towards the 64oz, so don't forget about that too

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It's finally out!!!! Yippee!!!

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