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I had one drain and it was removed just prior to my discharge from the hospital which was two days after surgery. Getting it removed didn't hurt at all.. He just had me take a deep breath and exhale as hard as I could and the drain was out before I even knew it.

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I didn't have a drain!

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They took it out the next day

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No drain either!

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About a week. Didn't hurt at all.

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About a week. Didn't hurt at all.

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How long did u have them!?!?

I have one too for a week (well it'll be a week tmo). It's in the way because I can't wear a bra glad I'm off ;)

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Had it just over a week. All depends on your surgeon's protocol.

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I had my drain for a week as well.. I could wear a bra my surgeon put the incisions in the perfect spots:) I had to empty it twice a day and record the fluid:) drains are a good thing.. It helps get rid of excess Fluid in you abdomen

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No drain. Just curious@prettyinpink, how much Fluid did you have over a week's time?

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No drain!! Thank god..

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No drain. Just curious@prettyinpink, how much Fluid did you have over a week's time?

Each day was a little different but on average each day was between 1-2 oz. the interesting thing was the consistency/ color.. Each day it got lighter/ more clear. By the time the day came to get it taken out at the dr. Office it's was really clear and only lightly tinted red.. It felt like worm with pressure when the dr pulled it out.

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