What is the drain peeps keep talking about?

[Olivia2233 10]

My mom had the bypass and she didnt have a drain?

[Arts137 1,811]

Drain after surgery, ... to drain blood, goo & stuff. Good early indicator of problems. Usually 'pulled' before you go home from hospital. Sometimes left in till the surgical follow-up visit. Sometimes not used at all!

[Mammecan 43]

Don't know...I was told it would be removed before I come out of surgery & that I would only be in the hospital over night for the sleeve...

[Olivia2233 10]

Yes I am staying overnight to so they can make sure I am getting enough fluids. Sheesh I hope I dont need one, my Dr. has said nothing of this! Thanks I was curious!

[gamergirl 4,609]

This seems to vary by surgeon. I know mine doesn't use them after surgery.

[Will 61]

I had a drain. It just is in your body and drains out fluids and stuff. The removal is really weird but it's doable without pain.

[Lilly43 20]

They removed my friend drainage tube the following day after her surgery just before she went home .