Did anybody here come home with the draining tube from the hospital. I had surgery 12/31 and I came home with mine. I find it hard to get a comfortable sleeping position. Only two more weeks of all liquid diet for me. Mi can’t wait to have Greek yogurt or something more substantial.

What is a draining tube. If you don't mind me asking I need to know because I'm about to go on a journey getting this surgery this is the beginning for me I need to know everything could you please help me thank you

I didn't have a drain, did they explain why you have one?

Had drain for only 3 days in hospital was annoying when trying to sleep.

Its like a tube that comes from inside your body and fluid and blood and stuff comes out into the drain bottle/bag and was changed everyday...

I assume it helps with the bloating and fluid inside.

My surgeon said as a precaution. She’s a great surgeon so I trust her but it’s been hard. I just am sleeping maybe 3 hours a night. I’m dying for sleep and rest and a little more than liquids.

1 hour ago, Bastian said:

I didn't have a drain, did they explain why you have one?

I was looking at another comment that was made by another patient and that was wondering you know cuz I haven't had the surgery yet I am still a newbie just getting on the ground with this and I don't want to be terrified but I was just thinking it's these things possible but I'm hoping I don't have to go through that thanks for coming and answering my question God be with you and bless you also the name of the Holy teacher Jesus

1 hour ago, LOVIE PAW said:

I was looking at another comment that was made by another patient and that was wondering you know cuz I haven't had the surgery yet I am still a newbie just getting on the ground with this and I don't want to be terrified but I was just thinking it's these things possible but I'm hoping I don't have to go through that thanks for coming and answering my question God be with you and bless you also the name of the Holy teacher Jesus

I don't think most surgeons use drains for bariatric surgery. Some do, but many of us never had them.

Oh OK thanks that comes my nerves