How many people leave the hospital with a surgical drain still in place? My surgeon says I will have it for a week. I spoke to someone who was sleeved a little over a year ago and he never had a drain!

Every surgeon has their preference on if they like to have a drain placed or not.

It does seem to be a dying trend for laparoscopic operations but if your surgeon places one there is not much you can do.

You will be fine, they are not difficult to maintain.

My surgeon does not require it unless he deems it necessary at the time of surgery..i.e if something happens while im under kind of thing... best of luck to you tho! i hope you have an awesome recovery

Also will be having a drain that will be kept in for a week. I heard the drain itself is not too bad but getting it taken out is a bit of a doozy. My mom compared it to "getting a band-aid ripped off but it's on the inside".

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My friend says Like having a thorned rose Bush branch tugged out. Only one I ever had, was removed a week later, felt a swoosh like pulling a hoof out of mud or jello.

My surgeon said that they rarely use a drain on sleeves, mostly just RNY, and those are removed before they leave the hospital.

Had RNY, no drain, just minimal if any pain, 6 little incisions and they are healing well , Precious Pouch 3 weeks old on Wednesday the 26th, she is tempermental, I am red-headed maybe she gets her stubbornness from Mama?

I had a drain when I left the hospital I also had RNY. Was taken out at my 1 week postop appt. wasn’t that bad, it’s uncomfortable to sleep with. Taking a shower was challenging for sure! it felt funny when he took it out. It’ll be fine

On ‎9‎/‎24‎/‎2018 at 10:42 AM, Thisismytime said:

How many people leave the hospital with a surgical drain still in place? My surgeon says I will have it for a week. I spoke to someone who was sleeved a little over a year ago and he never had a drain!

I wasn't even aware that this was a possibility for the sleeve so thank you for asking this! I will definitely be asking my surgeon when I meet with him next month!

I had RNY and didn’t have a drain. Just 5 little slits that healed quickly.

All it means is some people are juicier inside than others. Didn't have one for my RnY, did have a Jackson- Pratt when I had my gall bladder removed, just depends on your surgeon and his/her best judgement. No Big Bump in the Roadway of Life!

No surgical drain but I did have a pain pump with a catheter that I had to remove on day 4. it was ok. did not even feel it.