Drains

My drains were in the pubic area also and really weren't a big deal to me - first week was a blur anyway.  I did get them out after one week then had a seroma that had to be drained at 3 weeks - not a big deal but not fun - so I think my drains came out too soon.

The bigger deal will be no lifting anything heavier than 5 lbs for 6 weeks.  That baby is more precious than any tummy business anyway.  Enjoy holding that precious new life!  That time goes by so fast!  

I had 4 for my belt lipectomy.  They were in 3 weeks as I recall.  I wish (in retrospect) that they were in one more week as I had a bit of a problem with one stitch popping that resulted in having to do packing for several weeks.  I didn't have any drains for my revision.  They  are manageable, just inconvenient.  I suggest that you have a lanyard to attach them to when showering etc.  They are not a big enough issue to steer you away from surgery (I hope) but I do understand that they are not "fun".

The drains were a pain - but not a reason to avoid surgery. They are a necessary evil because swelling and seroma is much worse. I had two with my tummy tuck. One was in for 10 days and the other was in for 18 days. I had two for my butt lift and both came out in 7 days.  

I could not lift for 6 weeks.  It takes a lot out of you... and not sure I would want to do it with a baby. Depends on how much help you have. No way you could carry a kiddo in a car seat early-out.

Good luck with your decision.

HATE drains.........

So it sounds like they are just .. More of an inconvenience than uncomfortable 

Have to agree with most everyone-drains are a pain-but necessary. No big deal. Mine were both out after 2 1/2 weeks. Weight lift was limited to about 10-15 lbs and at 4 weeks Doc cleared me to lift more as I felt comfortable. Had circum belt lipectomy with fleur de lis TT and LOVE IT. 27 1/2 lbs gone. Still a little swollen but 2 band sizes down in bra, I can't even tell yet how many in pants-I'm sticking with stretchy pants because of swelling but I have gone from an 18 into a 12-didn't purchase because still swollen-too big in waist but wouldn't want to do a 10 because I still have these thighs!  Anyway-good luck!