Drain site

[Troby 13]

How long does the drain site cause pain for?

I am 8 days post op and I have zero.pain except in and around my drain site, its a constants, sometimes excruciating pain... still keeping me on pain killers and therefore not allowing me to drive!!

I just thought with everything else I had done (sleeve, hernia repair and gallbladder removed) this should be the last thing giving me grief...am I wrong??

[odetteNYC 58]

How long does the drain site cause pain for?

I am 8 days post op and I have zero.pain except in and around my drain site' date=' its a constants, sometimes excruciating pain... still keeping me on pain killers and therefore not allowing me to drive!!

I just thought with everything else I had done (sleeve, hernia repair and gallbladder removed) this should be the last thing giving me grief...am I wrong??[/quote']

I totally feel you . When I had my gall bladder removed I had a drain and it hurt so much specially when they pulled out the 3 foot plastic tube I had a big hole and required stitches I didn't not allow ANY one to touch me I refused the stitches and went home with a big hole open to the point where u can see my red meat in side you could see some white it was nasty . I just couldn't take anymore pain I was done . Not to mention I had pancreatitis at the same time . Now the scar is the size of a quarter .

[TES 858]

I think that you should talk to your surgeon. I actually didn't have pain around my drain site (I did around my incisions, especially the larger one where the stomach came out), and while everyone is different, I would want to talk with my surgeon to rule out an infection or any other issues. I hope that you feel better soon!

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

I didn't have pain either. Or stitches.. Or a three foot tube.. Holy cow!

Of course, all of are different, but since you have a doc, ask him if there may be a problem.

[soocalchic 1,087]

Nope really normal I had a drain in for 9 days and the instant they removed it all my pain was gone.. It even hurt to breath when it was in.. You'll feel 100% better when it comes out

[Troby 13]

My drain has been out since Thursday..

Think ill call Monday if still any pain

[soocalchic 1,087]

Keep an eye on it as long as its not oozing anything or is red and hot to the touch you'll be ok.. It will be tender for a few days

[s7tduggi 8]

Yeah I had mine in for 9 days too and 2-3 days before it came out It was hurting soooo bad! I was hunched over and it felt extremely bruised... I would barely sit and get up or get into a car... The moment they removed it (which I didnt feel a thing) I was like a new woman! It was a serious day to night difference! I left there able to just get right in my car with no problems. As of now, a week after they removed it, I still have a somewhat open hole.... so I think my body is just having a slow time healing up.

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

Why do some folks have drains and others don't?

[Vixynne 695]

I think it's a standard practice for some surgeons; others use it on an as-needed basis. It seems to be one of the many things that varies greatly from doctor to doctor. It's one of the things I'll be asking about at my next surgeon consult!

[JProx 161]

It could be 2 or 3 weeks, if it hurts a lot call your doctor. Hope things get better soon.GOD BLESS PRAYERS!!

[smdarbyshire 1]

I just had my drains removed five days ago and the drain sites still hurt. Its hard to stand up straight or walk. I think it's just a normal part of healing. it'll just take time.

[AuntDD 0]

I'm one week post op and finally had drain removed today. I apparently had developed a large clot inside the tube and it completely closed off. Drainage was coming out from around the incision. When my surgeon removed it today it did feel weird. I could feel the tube moving inside me and I swear it was wrapped around my spine. Lol. Now though I'm in more pain than before. Has anyone had pain AFTER its been removed? Wondering if it may be gas pains.

[soocalchic 1,087]

I'm one week post op and finally had drain removed today. I apparently had developed a large clot inside the tube and it completely closed off. Drainage was coming out from around the incision. When my surgeon removed it today it did feel weird. I could feel the tube moving inside me and I swear it was wrapped around my spine. Lol. Now though I'm in more pain than before. Has anyone had pain AFTER its been removed? Wondering if it may be gas pains.

Sounds like you might have a seroma monitor your temperature if you get a fever contact your surgeon you might need antibiotics