Drains and vitamins! More Questions!

Kim J.
on 11/13/08 9:19 am - Claremore, OK

I've read about drain tubes and them being in for a few days. I don't want to drain! I want nothing hanging out of me when I leave the hospital. Does everyone have one?
PLEEEEZE tell me no! I'm being a BIG BABY again!!!

Oh, another thing...The vitamin B50 causes my pee to glow in the dark! J/K but it looks like it could! Is that normal?
Sorry if its TMI! I'm new at this!

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." Erma Bombeck

19 lbs lost before surgery
9/3/09 Full TT, MR, BL, BA, Arm Reduction and Lipo 10-12 lbs skin/fat removed

rroberts
on 11/13/08 10:52 am - Oklahoma City, OK

RNY on 07/05/06

Kim:

Not sure how Dr. Gorospe handles things but at WW there are no drains, no pee pee tubes, nada nada nada!! Everything is au natural!! The RNY patients do get the wonderful use of a pain ball - anesthetic in a ball that goes into the main incision, but that's about all the extra stuff. I am sure it is a case by case thing in most practices, but rare use at WW.

Not sure about the B50 thing - what the heck is that? And if it causes pee to glow - it can't be good right? roflmao

You have a NEED to be a big baby right now - it is OKAY!!! Nobody knows all the answers so don't worry - ask away!!

Ruth

           350/326/173current/159goal
           Certified OH Support Group Leader

COURAGE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF FEAR BUT RATHER
                               THE ABILITY TO CONTINUE IN THE PRESENCE OF FEAR.

Kim J.
on 11/13/08 11:07 am - Claremore, OK

RNY on 12/16/08

I changed to Dr. Gornichec. I was going to Dr. Gorospe!
Anyway thanks! I was worried about the drain. I didn't know if it was a necessity. I'll just tell them to leave mine out!

B50 is the vitamin my surgeon's office told me to start taking because I was low. I'm serious it really has that glow in the dark look to it! LOL! Its the same color as the vitamin itself! Thats how I knew what was causing the color! otherwise I would have thought I ate one of the kids glow toys! LOL!

Thanks for your words of wisdom!!!

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." Erma Bombeck

19 lbs lost before surgery
9/3/09 Full TT, MR, BL, BA, Arm Reduction and Lipo 10-12 lbs skin/fat removed

arkman54
on 11/13/08 12:53 pm - Fort Smith, AR

RNY on 09/15/08

Kim, like Ruth, I don't know about your doctor, but we didn't have any of that at WW. The pain ball was in the incision, but was pulled out before I left the hospital. Plus the tube was very thin and didn't even feel it when they pulled it out. My HUGE big baby moment pre-op is when I heard someone talk about being cath'ed. I went into a total panic, and even PM'd two of the guys to ask because I didn't want to ask on the public forum. I was VERY relieved when I found out I wasn't going to have to have a cath. If this is worrying you, call his office and ask. That is why you pay him. Michael

SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.

Kim J.
on 11/13/08 9:59 pm - Claremore, OK

RNY on 12/16/08

Thanks Michael!
I guess we all have our fears! You're right, I need to talk to my surgeon about it. I'll have my consult next week. That will be one of the questions I ask him! This time I'm making a list!
I hope you are doing well!

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." Erma Bombeck

19 lbs lost before surgery
9/3/09 Full TT, MR, BL, BA, Arm Reduction and Lipo 10-12 lbs skin/fat removed

Mrs_P
on 11/14/08 12:04 am - Claremore, OK

VSG on 12/24/08

Hey you,

I haven't talked to you in forever.. LOL.. Or maybe a few days.. OMG!!! Look at you moving right along.. You go girl!!! Your doing GREAT.. If you do have a tube, (which I don't know) but I have had them before and it was nothing.. Just a tiny little bag that would catch the excess liquid and a little pin hole. When they took it out, I just took a deep breath and she pulled. It was really nothing..

Start making your notes now that way you don't forget them for your appt..

Your getting closer each and every day..

Sheila

Emily C.
on 11/14/08 2:30 am - Claremore, OK

RNY on 03/02/09

OMG, KIM, I am so glad you asked these questions. It helps me to make my list of questions to ask my surgeon. On, the drain. I had 2 drains when I had back surgery. They really aren't a bid deal and don't hurt at all. It stings a bit when they pull it out but not too bad. I know I was kind of freaked out about fluid draining out of me, but it was all good. You will do great. Keep posting those questions!
Emily

Kim J.
on 11/14/08 2:41 am - Claremore, OK

RNY on 12/16/08

You are such a sweetie! Thanks for not thinking I'm crazy! LOL!
We'll be the best losers! LOL!

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." Erma Bombeck

19 lbs lost before surgery
9/3/09 Full TT, MR, BL, BA, Arm Reduction and Lipo 10-12 lbs skin/fat removed

(deactivated member)
on 11/14/08 7:07 am

Kim, you may not need a drain, and I hope you don't. But if the surgeon decides you do (for whatever reason) put on the big girl panties and be glad that you have it. It's much better and less painful to have a drain, than to NOT have a drain and need one.

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