Question:
I 'm having surgery this Mon. Aug. 19, 02.

Hi weight loss family, I need your help. I am having a panndectomy (Tummy Tuck) Surgery. My physican told me I would come home with at least 2 drains from my inscision. What clothes do I need to take with me to wear home? Any other helpful comments on this type of surgery would be much appreciated. I will be in surgery at least 4 hours. (((HUGS)))    — Kathy H. (posted on August 14, 2002)

August 14, 2002
Had mine done last week. Wear loose baggy pants. I have 2 drains. Both are in my crotch. Hopefully, one will be taken out on Monday but my guess is the other wont be taken out for another week. That means I've had to walk around with 2 big balls in my pants for about 3 weeks. Like I said, keep your baggy pants and wear them. I typically wear a big shirt oer the top of the pants so no one can see the bulges. You will also probably have a binder on and what I've done is take safety pins and pin the drains to the binder so they don't pull so much against your crotch. Trust me, when they pull, it does hurt. This way, there kind of out of your way. If you have any other questions, e-mail me. Good luck.
   — Patty H.