they are taking my drain out tomorrow

What should I expect.....is this a very painful procedure?

Sharon, They do it really, really quick. For my RNY, the drain was shorter than it was for my gall bladder so not too bad at all. It's not painful as much as it's just uncomfortable. It is well worth it though because you are going to be absolutely amazed at how much better you feel by just getting that sucker out! I know I didn't sleep well post-op until the night I got it out. Slept like a baby that night! Sherri

Thanks. That's exactly what I wanted to hear

It is about 10 seconds of OUCH.. then you feel better than you have in WEEKS.. the relief of having it out and somehow the discomfort I felt just melted away.. Do as she says take a deep breath hold it until she says its out.. (you'll know). It will be over before you know it.. and your journey will begin in style.. you thought the journey started on surgery day?? NOPE it is the day the DARN drain comes out!! Linda

Sharon- Good luck with it being quick! I would love to hear what you thought afterward since I am pre-op. I was told the drain is only in for a week. Is this about standard? Sounds like some may have it for longer? I am have a map RNY.

mine was in for a week. and it didn't hurt coming out just felt extremely wierd.....like a snake briefly slithering around your insides then out.....drained a little for the next 24 hours, and it seems to be all sealed up now....

Sharon, what did you think of it. My tube was in there so tight it took them a couple of tugs and OMG it hurt and I felt 100% better afterwards. but the tugging was killing me, she said she has never saw one so tight.

no pain with taking it out, and I did feel better....so much better I think I overdid it a little that afternoon. Couldn't sleep at all that night, had so much pinching and burning in the one incision, the one where they send in all the stapling equiptment.....the only one that's ever hurt, actually.....but I'm glad its out.