So I been hearing that after the Gastric sleeve they send you home with a drain..What's that about..omg...How long u keep it in...Is this true....Getting sleeved next month...

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I've been hearing this from other posters, too. I did not have a drain (or at least if I did, they pulled it out before I woke up). I would ask your surgeon about this.

I had sleeve on 9/19 and No drain I guess every Dr is different but I realized a lot of info I find online is outdated

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No drain here either but I have heard of people having them. It is only to help and trapped Fluid or blood in your abdominal cavity out, this helps lower the risk of some complications for people who need to have a drain in. They are usually removed within a few days if required, from what I have been told

@@TanishaP Normally, my surgeon does not use a drain. It depends on your surgeon and your situation.

Thank you...Definitely asking my Surgeon!!

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My surgeon only uses drains for people who are having revisions. I won't be getting a drain! YESSSS!

My surgeon doesn't use drains, at least for straight gastric sleeve surgery. I am not sure what she does for people who are having other things done at the same time, like hernia repairs. You should call and ask (that's what I did!).

I had a drain but only for 24 hours. It was gone well before I left the hospital. Also, it was not a big deal!

I will have a drain for 3-5 days. It's a way he can check for leaks.

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I had a drain as well. They removed it within 24 hours. The removal unfortunately was painful for me

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I didn't have a drain. Sleeved 9/19

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I will have a drain for 3-5 days. It's a way he can check for leaks.

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@Southbound...You went home with the drain...and you had to go back and get it removed..my surgery is far from my home..

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I didn't have a drain either.

Just had my surgery on 9/20/16 and I had a drain cause I had a hernia repaired, it was removed in 24 hours right before I was discharged, but I am 6 days out and my stomach is a little swollen. Is this ok? Is someone going through this also?

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My surgery was on 5/16/16 also had a hernia repair at the same time and I did not have a drain...........Only your surgeon will be able to answer this question for you.....I think most don't, but some do... Good luck with your surgery!!! :-)