Did everyone get a drain ?

Michelle B.
on 5/2/11 2:39 am - TX

VSG on 08/15/11

Does everyone get a Drain? I was just wondering if this is normal I am preop and wondering what to expect?

Jenny C.
on 5/2/11 2:43 am

VSG on 04/28/11

I did not get a drain...not sure what is involved in the decision-making.
Jenny

Sabrina R.
on 5/2/11 2:43 am - CA

My surgery isn't until May 23rd, but my doctor told me that I would have neither a drain or a cath.

julyxo84
on 5/2/11 2:45 am - Pembroke Pines, FL

VSG on 01/05/11

I didn't have a drain either.

[ Hi, I'm stefanie, I'm 28 years old and 5'3'' ]

(deactivated member)
on 5/2/11 2:46 am

VSG on 04/25/11

I didn't have a drain.

I did have a pain pump line that I had to remove on the third day, but it was very easy to remove.

emelar
on 5/2/11 2:46 am - TX

VSG on 11/18/10

There are many things that are totally your surgeon's preference. The drain is one of them. So are bowel prep and catheters. Get details from your surgeon, along with details of what kind of pain control and nausea control they'll have available.

tdenise8958
on 5/2/11 2:49 am - CO

VSG on 03/22/11

Nope, no drain here!

Lost 12 pounds during pre-op diet

George B.
on 5/2/11 2:54 am - Miami, FL

VSG on 08/19/09

No drain for me.

Surgeon said he doesn't use them and I was fine with that.

RW76
on 5/2/11 2:56 am - Medina, OH

VSG on 03/21/11

I did, took it out at my 1 week post op appointment. It was no big deal, and didn't bother me.

Inikah J.
on 5/2/11 3:01 am - Houston, TX

VSG on 04/04/11

No drain or cath for me.

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