Drain Tube

Hello Everyone!

I go in on Tuesday for my surgery.  One thing I was wondering about - does the drain tube get taken out at the hospital or how long does it stay in?

Almost to the losers bench!

Jackie

Hey Jackie,

I had my surgery on Thursday, and came home with my drain in. I call tomorrow and make my appointment with Dr Schlesinger for 2 weeks, or he said sooner if the drainage is very minimal and clear.  Hope it helps. 

Hey there Jackie!

Only 3 wake-ups til the NEW YOU!!!! 


Ask Dr. S about the drain tube.  Some of his patient's don't even have them.  I didn't.  I think he makes the decision while in the O.R. based on your personal situation.  ....  "If" you go home with them then you may have them for up to 2 or more weeks or they could come out at your first post-op.  They're not a biggie.  I had them for quite a while when I had my tummy tuck and you hardly even notice them (OOMV)....Dr. S is the man in the "know"!

Sooooo......Will you p.m. me your phone numbers again so I can do a little "angeling"??? 

You are going to be one very gorgeous LOSER on our team bench!!!!   


  Huggggzzzzz!

YOU GO GIRL!  I have no answers about the drain tubes, but just wanted to give you a word of encouragement from one soon to be team member to another!  We are all in this right there with you!!!!

Hey Jackie,

Tuesday is almost here. You will be on the loser's bench. I just sent you a PM. I had my drain in for almost 10 days. They are no big problem. I even forgot they were there and than I snagged them and that hurt alittle bit. I still would like to be your angel. The more angels you have the better. Get some good sleep in before Tuesday. I will talk to you later.

Miss Jackie

 No need to worry about a silly  tube.  if you get to bring one home attached  Just find a place to tuck it ..  Underwear, bra ( Bette Sue story - ask Joyce  )
 
But as Joyce said - not everyone  gets one.

Will we see you at the meeting this week-end ?

OH CRAP !! Tuesday ??? like  tomorow


Wow Congrats - your day is Here !!! best wish's for an uneventful surgery

Thanks everyone!  I know - seems silly to worry about some drain tube when I'll have a big owie to think about instead, but I get a little light headed when I think about the details of what they do for the procedure and the after care!

Can't believe I have less than 24 hours to go!  The hospital has already called me twice to ask questions and so I keep thinking - wow - this is really going to happen.  I was tearing up a little this AM thinking that I am so blessed to be able to have this opportunity to FINALLY be able to get this weight off and be a "normal" weight.

Jackie-

It depends on the surgeon and what the needs are, so no worries....whatever is going to be best towards ultimate healing!

Best Wishes...

Got mine out the morning I left the hospital which was 3 days post op.

Congrats on almost to surgery!

Dan