My Drain

[Kansas1965 54]

Had my sleeve and my gallbladder out on the 25th my surgeon took

My drain out on the 30 he said to uncover it the next day I still have the hole and its draining from

It is that ok

[tonibugg 64]

I just left the hospital where my doc took the drain out and he told me the drain site would drain for a couple of days and then start to heal over and maybe even turn a few lovely colors. If you have any concern though, if it doesn't feel right or look right to you definitely call your Dr's office just to make sure =)

[MinaT 669]

I had my drain 9 days and it was slightly infected because I have lupus, I put a light gauze pad over it and a piece of gauze tape and I changed it daily until it started close up. Don't put anything like a bandaid over it, just a light gauze pad, taped loosely otherwise, it will drain onto your clothes and if it dries....onto your clothing it will hurt. Change it out after you take a shower. Once it seems to have closed up completely you can keep it completely uncovered.

[Minckle 87]

I just had a checkup and I was worried that mine didn't look right, but the PA said the drain hole always looks the worst - that they are usually extra oozy (yuck!). She said to keep it uncovered and to dab it with rubbing alcohol after a shower to dry it up. Granted, mine is closed up. Well, mostly...

[angelakay2 117]

I had my drain removed last week and my doc said I could put a band-aid on it for a few days for the oozing. It's healing up now.

[N-Linda 9]

I didn't get a drain???? I wonder why??

[azquilter92 82]

I didnt get a drain either