Drain question

[superbariatricbabe 180]

Hi! Warning this is specific and gross.

My bypass was on 10/6 and after 2 nights in the hospital I came home with a drain. It's now 10/12 and Fluid in the drain is still "fruit punch" colored. It's a little bit lighter than it was before- but there's definitely a bit of blood still. And I'm still collecting at least 1-2 oz of liquid a day.

It seems like a lot of liquid for six days out, but I don't know what's normal.

The doc is supposed to take the drain out in 3 days. The drain site itself is clean and discharging a bit everyday. I change the bandages daily and it looks okay. No fever.

Has anyone else had a similar drain experience? Should I be worried?

[mamafine23 101]

Hi , Ill be honest mine was taken out before I left the hospital so I'm a little surprised that you went home with yours.. Did they explain why ?

[superbariatricbabe 180]

My doc sends everybody home with a drain for a week. It speeds healing and can provide an early alert if there's a leak.

[*Nikki* 0]

i had a drain when i had my band removed, i was still draining blood when i went home but the doctor said as long as its in there its going to drain,so he took it out and i was fine

[zoepoodle 64]

Mine was removed 10 days out (yesterday). I was draining 1 - 1 1/2 ounces out until 2 days before and it dropped to 1/2 oz. I won't lie, it hurt like a biotch. Take a pain pill before you go. Once it's out, you will feel soooo much better.

[superbariatricbabe 180]

It's out! Definitely one of the weirdest sensations of my life when the doc pulled it out. It's such a relief! I didn't realize how much of my discomfort was because of the drain.

Glad I had it and glad it's gone!