Drain or no drain?

[jjinWA 511]

Am curious. I see a lot of posts thAt mention their drain tubes being removed, etc. I never had a drain tube that I am aware of. Is this just a choice of method for each dr.

[butterfyeffect 257]

I think it's just the surgeon's preference.

[msfitn2014 248]

I never had a drain either

[msfitn2014 248]

I never had a drain either

[fat_free 463]

Nope no drain for me either. Two friends in Edmonton who had surgery around the same time, one had a drain the other did not...no idea why

[marfar7 1,533]

It's the surgeons choice. I had a drain until I left the hospital (48 hrs). No biggy. They diaper pinned it to my gown and emptied it 2x each shift. Feels a little weird coming out but not really painful

[mharris3719 22]

Had my surgery last thurs and had a drain until I left (sat). It was not a big deal. It hurt a little bit when it was removed but it was manageable.

[livvsmum 2,370]

No drain for me :-)

[ColoEmpress 23]

I had a drain for 8 days. It was a little weird having this tube coming out of my belly but not a big deal. Just had to empty it a few times a day and track the amount and the color of the liquid. But like others have said it didn't hurt coming out, just felt strange.

[boccob81 244]

Ok interesting. I did not have a drain either . Why or what is the reason for the drain?

[ColoEmpress 23]

My surgeon said it gave him insight into how well I was healing. By day 6 or so the liquid was turning a yellowish pink (I know, TMI!) and he said that was a really good sign that all was well with my stomach closure.

[DevilDog 6]

No drain and no leak test. I was expecting both.

[boccob81 244]

Mine also did not leak test either and I was expecting it after and 3 months out

[jjinWA 511]

Mine also did not leak test either and I was expecting it after and 3 months out

No leak test after your surgery, like to the next day?

[getnhealthyintx 281]

No drain but did leak test