My day has come and it was not as bad as.i.thought it would be.
That's great news! I would recommend staying on top of your pain meds and liquids so that you can continue to feel well - at least as well as can be expected. I also had a very easy time of it, with not too much pain, and no complications. We hear a lot of the horror stories, so it's important to remember that most of us do pretty well. Hope you get to go home soon and sleep in your own bed!
No, I didn't have a drain after my RNY but did after I had the belly skin removal. It sounds worse than it is. It's more like a tickle odd feeling, but not painful if it isn't scabbed to your skin. It should be fine if they are having you do it.
Martha
High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009