for those who have had panniculectomy

 how long were you in the hospital? were you able to sleep lying down immediately after? how many drains did you have and how long did you have them?

I had a panniculectomy four years ago.  It was awesome!  I was only in the hospital overnight, and came home with three drains and they were removed at my first visit a week after I went home.  I was able to sleep laying down with no problem.  I didn't have any muscle work done, but it was an amazing change for me.  They took 13 lbs. of skin with the panni.