How had it, who didnt, how long was it in and how painful was it.

I had it for a week. Looked gross and by the 4th or 5th day I could not wait till it was out. I just kept it tucked in a pair of baggy sweat pants. It didn't hurt out at all coming out more just a strange pressure when it was getting pulled. The suspense of having it removed is way worse than actually having it out if that makes any sense. Hope this helps

Oh and if your getting one here's a pretty good tip. Your going to want to shower like really bad heh and you got to keep it dry. I suggest using glad press and seal ( it's like Saran Wrap but way better. It actually clings to things) and wrap the drain around your stomach. Worked great for me.

About 24hours. Didn't even know I had one until I got up and walked, which was when I got back to my room.

Two days. Wasnt that bad.

Does everyone get a drain?

I thought I was going to have one but didn't. Not sure why but I don't think everyone gets one.

I didn't have drain.

I had one for a week...no big deal, but was happy to have it out...removal was a non-event, like previous poster said, it was a slightly odd sensation, but not painful.

Im not gonna have a drain only a cather..which I hate!!

I had a catheter for a day, surgery was on Monday, Tuesday catheter came out, painless. Had a drain tube until Wednesday morning. It was gross and tucked it in my pocket lol. Unfortunately for me, it did hurt coming out, felt pressure and also a weird feeling. Good news it takes like 5 seconds to take out and you're good.

In for 1 week, was very scared to have it removed..was out before I even knew it happened, truly no big deal. Did have lots of gross bloody stuff in the "grenade" that needed to be emptied, but was less every day. I am thankful all that yucky liquid was drained out of my body and not left to collect in my abdomen to go who know where...yechhh