Still Draining and pain 1 week post op.

[Miracle 27]

Concerned ... I had surgery 19 Oct - came home 21 Oct, pain was an issue initially but the pain subsided with meds and positioning. Constipation finally went away day 6. But my drain is still draining.

When is it supposed to stop? It's clear or pink. Not yellow or green or smelly but I woke in the middle of the night with my shirt soaked around the drain. I change the bandage regularly, once a day because it soaks through.

And to make matters worse I have skin hypersensitivity that feels like needles and fire to the touch on different areas of my belly.

I'm taking my fluids, my Protein and Vitamins. So should I still be draining? What can I do about the skin sensitivity? My post op appointment is Friday. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

[The Candidate 3,215]

My drain was still draining right up until they removed it three days later. They put gauze and bandaids over the drain hole and it was only oozing a little then. Within 24 hours it had stopped completely and I didn't even need the gauze. Good luck!

Oh and once they removed my drain, most of my residual pain (and I never had much to begin with) went away.

[Miracle 27]

Only problem is, my drain was removed before I left the hospital. I no longer have the drain, however it's still oozing as if there were a drain still in place a week later.

[The Candidate 3,215]

I'm sorry, I misunderstood. Yes, that does seem like a long time. I would definitely check with your surgeon.

[Twinmomma422 54]

Mine was the same way. After about 10 days or so it stopped and started healing. Then of course itching, I ended up scratching it in my sleep and woke up bleeding lol. Nothing major of course just like a scab, but definitely woke me up from a dead sleep.

[Dream4tc 192]

Call your surgeon and see if you can get in sooner! That is too much drainage.

[leanne1126 84]

I had my drain for 19 days!! The stupid thing kept draning a significant amount and the doctor wanted to keep it in so it got everything out. My drainage was a clear/pink color as well. I guess each person is different. Good luck. The best feeling was when the stupid thing was removed and I was able to sleep comfortably again!