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jhammer2    8

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I am interested to know if you had to have a drainage tube put in for your surgery.

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maggie0210    117

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I have not heard of anyone with a drainage tube for weight loss surgery. But I guess that would depend on your case and how the surgery goes. You definiatly get drainage tubes for plastic surgery I'm told.

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Gingerisgreat    56

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I did have a drainage tube for RNY, as did my BFF for her VSG. They only stayed in for the two days that we were in the hospital. I heard that occasionally they will send you home with it if they feel that it is needed however this is very rare. Maybe all surgeons do not use this practice. I did not find the drainage tube to be painful or uncomfortable, or an inconvenience in any way. It was pinned to the inside of my hospital gown to keep it in a proper position and it wasn't much bigger than a tennis ball. The drainage tube was one of the smaller "issues" that comes with weight loss surgery. It takes about 15 seconds for the tube to be removed, and it is not a painful process. It is a strange sensation to say the least however not painful at all. I hope this helps.

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Pac-woman    325

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That is the least of your problems when recuperating. But yes you get one. Mine barely has any leakage. Today is my second day post op.

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Djmohr    6,965

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I had a drainage tube for the two days I was in the hospital. It is nothing to be afraid of at all. It is removed usually before you leave and it does not hurt at all.

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anaxila    501

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I didn't have one. Didn't know they were common.

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Angelkeeper4    69

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I didn't have one

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Pac-woman    325

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When the nurse took it out, it hurt like hell. Makes me wonder what the heck did she do? My BF had to hold me down from the pain. He said it looked like they stitched it really tight so it wont move. Somehow I dont by it. 6 days post and the one thing that still hurts is the drain hole. I have to hold my side when i walk.

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MisforMimi    760

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It felt like a Sigourney Weaver alien moment for sure!!!

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brightlife0305    40

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I had one with my bypass. It was removed before I left the hospital, 3rd day post op. It was annoying more than anything. The nurse pinned it to the hospital underpants I was wearing, to keep it from pulling down on the incision it came out of.

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newlanashegog    61

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Ignore that post! Lol it didn't feel like fire ???? I'm still getting used to posting. But mine was in for like two weeks. I think it depends on your size. I saw a man who had the same procedure with 3. Mine didn't hurt when she took it out. I was too happy to have that wretched thing out of me. You will do just fine. You will safety pin it to your gown and it will be gone before you know it!! Get excited!! This is a pivotal time in your life

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Mbstas    57

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Took mine out in the hospital. Removal was just slightly uncomfortable.

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