So were they able to do it lapro?  I had alot and I mean alot of gas pain when I left the hospital, it felt like something was wrong in there but they assured me it was just gas, and they were right.  You will feel alot better when they take the drain out. I am not sure exactly how long it is, but that thing suprised me when they took it out. Diana said, breath in and out. I did, and she said,,,,nooope keep going. I am guessing it was 2-3 feel long, and its curled up in your abdomin area. I couldnt believe how much pressure was relieved when they removed it.  All I can say about your diet and getting sick is eat what you can. Fluids are most important. You dont want to end up with an IV back in your arm. I had my surgery done on 5/23:)