Drainage tube?!?

[mrs kaje 347]

My surgeon said he doesn't use drains (or catheters) as he wants us up and about straight after surgery.

[pinkbunies 359]

I'll see if I can find the picture for you that I took.

[teshadb 203]

I had 2 drains, not initially though. I developed an infection of some sort in the hospital, had trouble breathing, white blood count was high, a fever. Thought I had a leak. 3rd day went in to check for a leak and I didn't have one but they put the drains in and put me on antibiotics and I got a lot better. Had one removed before I left the hospital and the one that had more drainage stayed in at home for a few more days. My husband had to empty it and put clean bandages around the area where it was inserted. It's held by a couple stitches you can see on the outside. My doctor really doesn't use them only if he feels a need.

Edited March 16, 2015 by teshadb