So I really want to get a lower body lift, butt lift, arms and breast lift but the thought of having drains hanging out of me is terrifying. I don't worry about the pain or procedures just the drains. So my question is, how long did you have drains in and for how long?

I've only had a jp drain during my gastric bypass surgery and it was removed on day two after surgery. However, contrary to alot of you, mine was extremely painful removal, they clipped the stitches holding it in place which felt very much like when you accidentally clip the skin next to your fingernails when you cut them and it bleeds. Then the removal itself, very much like a magician with the fabric pulling out of the mouth, was so painful I vomited as the nurse was pulling it out, it was a good couple feet of tubing that was supposedly all in my abdomen. Not fun. The nurses will lie to you and tell you it won't hurt but this is only to prevent you from tensing up before removal.

@@mskami77, when I had bariatric surgery my drain was removed before I left the hospital - THANK GOD! Drains also freak me out, almost worse that the anticipated pain of having another surgery. I am going to have a tummy tuck and inner thigh lift in December and I just found a doctor (two hours away) that does drainless tummy tucks. I have a consultation early April, but for me it will totally be worth the drive if I do choose him!