Hi! I just got my gastric sleeve on friday nov 24th. My question is, is 7 days post-op too soon to have my drain and stitches removed?

Thanks

My Dr Took out my drain 7 days after my surgery as well. I was so happy to have it out. Finally I could sleep on my side

I never had a drain, just a pain med pump that I youtubed on how to pull out and pulled it out after day 3 of my surgery. I would check in your binder, if your doctor gave you one, or give your doctor a call. Each case/person is different.

sw: 331
pre-op: 314
cw: 274

Thanks!

I had mine in for 11 days which was 11 days too long. LOL It was just the way my surgery and follow-up appointment fell on the calendar. My skin actually started to attach to the drain tube by removal day. It didn't hurt when he separated the two, but I was nervous. Your doctor knows how long it should be in, so you're probably good.

Best wishes to you.

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