question about drain tubes

i have recently had my consult with the doctor and am in the process of getting all the pre op test done sleep test,ekg,psych eval., i was just curious how long when you have this surgery do you normally have to keep this drain tube in ?? just curious trying to get all the info about this surgery that i can any information would be appreciated thanks

Hi, My drain tubes came out about an hour before I left the hospital. My surgery was on a Tuesday and I left the hospital on a Friday evening. I was surprised that they were in there so far! I will say that they hurt coming out, but I was so glad to get rid of them I didn't care. Jackie

Hi Tommie. I had my lap rny on 3-10-04 and had my drainage tube in for eight days after the surgery. I did not find it uncomfortable, but it was a hassel with showering after I got home. I had no pain when it came out, but it did feel weird (almost like a tickle in my abdomen) when he pulled it out. I know all surgeons do things differently, but I hope this helps. Patti

Tommie, I had open roux-en-y 6/24 and I had my drain tube in for 2 weeks. I was so glad to get it out. I didn't even feel it when Dr. Maguire took it out. It seems that each doctor does things a little differently. Good luck. Donna

Hi Tommie, I had my open RNY on June 29, 2004 and didn't have a drain tube at all. My doctor is wonderful. He is in Springfield Ohio, his name is Dr. Ronald Spier. I am really doing well not having had a drain tube. I have lost 27 pounds so far and I feel that is absolutely great. Good luck with your surgery and hope things go well for you. Traci