I am having surgery on April 15th with dr oritz at occ. when do you get your stitches out? I am dreading the drain! I had one for another surgery I had and it was so uncomfortable coming out.

I never had stitches, just steri strips. I also didn't get a drain, not all surgeons do the sleeve with a drain.

Same here, they stitch up on inside I think, but they used liquid glue on me for outside. No drain and no catheter:)

Dr. Ortiz at the OCC doesn't use external stitches. My incisions were closed with dermabond. The drain was not uncomfortable for me and after seeing the volume of fluid it caught, I was so glad I had it! When they removed it, it felt like a pinch, but not a lingering pain. GOOD LUCK!

Thank you! I feel better that I won't have to deal with stitches. I am allergic to the adhesive on tape and notified them of this on the initial forms that I filled out but ill have to remind them again I'm sure. The drain still makes me a but nervous but oh well! I wish I was going TODAY!

Time will fly and you will be more than ready when the day arrives! Now is the time to sneak in some of your favorites, before your pre-op diet. I believe they asked me several times about any allergies - so they will help you remember too. Good luck! Any questions, feel free to message me. All the best!