My surgery is Wednesday august 27... Had my last doctor visit today... Can I get some feedback on the pain pump... I was ok until she told me I can take it out at home . That freaked me out since it goes under the skin and it has to be pulled out. She did say I could come I to the office and have it taken out... How do I know if I am feeling better? I will be still getting pain meds through the pump. Thank you! I am nervous and excited!

Pain pump?

I just had VSG and didn't need anything like that. It wasn't that bad.

Maybe you're having a different surgery though.

Good luck.

No pain pump needed here.

No pain pump needed here.

i am having the sleeve

I had a pain pump with my surgery. I had the same pump in a previous surgery. It's not as scary as it sounds. If I remember correctly most of the medicine is out of the pump by the 3rd day. Then you will take it out. It's just a small drain tube and comes out easily. Good luck

I had a "drain" when I had plastic surgery...actually 3 of them. Don't worry it doesn't hurt when they pull it out. Trust me I can't take pain at all I promise it won't hurt.

Thank you for all your answers ...

are you talking about the on-q pain pump? If thats what your talking about it is really easy to remove and there is no pain involved except when removing the tape holding the tubes on your belly. But thats not a big deal. Its like removing a bandaid.

I had an on-q pain pump and it is seriously the easiest thing. I was really freaked out when my doctor explained it to me but you truly don't feel it when it comes out. The most annoying part is showering with it :-)

I didn't have one for my sleeve (and didn't need it) but did have one this past week for my tummy tuck. (and really did need it!). I removed it on day three. I had two small catheters inserted into each side, and they were in about 12 inches. I did feel it coming out, though I can't say it hurt. I was surprised that I had to pull pretty hard to get them out. I'm an RN and have removed lots of different types of tubes, and usually I think they slide out easier than this did. Anyway, it was pretty easy to manage. My advise would be to take it out as soon as it's deflated, because you'll still be numb. I waited a few hours, and the numbing medicine (Marcaine) that's in there had worn off, which is probably why I could feel it.