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Bhca8201    56

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Hi everyone,

I am almost a week post op but I still have a drain. The drain has been leaking around the hose and not just into the bulb. So I have been having to pack it with gauze and tape and change the dressings twice a day or more if I leak through. Has anyone else dealt with this and How long till your surgeon removed the drain.

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laliza    45

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I don't think that's normal, better safe than sorry and speak to the in house practice nurse

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onedeterminedchick    118

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Hi everyone,

I am almost a week post op but I still have a drain. The drain has been leaking around the hose and not just into the bulb. So I have been having to pack it with gauze and tape and change the dressings twice a day or more if I leak through. Has anyone else dealt with this and How long till your surgeon removed the drain.

Thank You

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That doesn't sound normal. I stayed overnight in hospital and my drain was taken out before I was discharged. I would call dr

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Nikkicee    3

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Actually, if you were having a lot of drainage in the bulb prior to discharge, they will leave the drain in. Removal varies but is based on amount of drainage. It is odd that they would leave the drain in and still have you pack around it. Is there still a lot of drainage in the bulb also?

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Bhca8201    56

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Actually, if you were having a lot of drainage in the bulb prior to discharge, they will leave the drain in. Removal varies but is based on amount of drainage. It is odd that they would leave the drain in and still have you pack around it. Is there still a lot of drainage in the bulb also?

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The doctor was aware and didn't seem concerned. The drainage was about 1oz or so a day. Didn't seem like much in the bulb. But the amount coming out around it has been extreme. I'm seeing my surgeon tomorrow and hoping he removes this this.

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Nikkicee    3

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Actually, if you were having a lot of drainage in the bulb prior to discharge, they will leave the drain in. Removal varies but is based on amount of drainage. It is odd that they would leave the drain in and still have you pack around it. Is there still a lot of drainage in the bulb also?

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The doctor was aware and didn't seem concerned. The drainage was about 1oz or so a day. Didn't seem like much in the bulb. But the amount coming out around it has been extreme. I'm seeing my surgeon tomorrow and hoping he removes this this.

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Hopefully he will remove it for you :)

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Bhca8201    56

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Actually, if you were having a lot of drainage in the bulb prior to discharge, they will leave the drain in. Removal varies but is based on amount of drainage. It is odd that they would leave the drain in and still have you pack around it. Is there still a lot of drainage in the bulb also?

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The doctor was aware and didn't seem concerned. The drainage was about 1oz or so a day. Didn't seem like much in the bulb. But the amount coming out around it has been extreme. I'm seeing my surgeon tomorrow and hoping he removes this this.

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Hopefully he will remove it for you :)

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Thank you.

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shoodle72    61

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It doesn't sound like you are ready to have the drain removed sorry!!

Drains are generally removed when the drainage is minimal. From what you are describing, this is not the case. If the drain wasn't there, this Fluid would cause a collection or seroma which then usually require draining. Talk to your surgeon and/or nurse for their advice. Try to be patient. I know I'd be wanting it out if it were me too but I've been there with other surgery.

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Jrny16    8

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I had a drain in place for 10 days. My leaked and I used gauze and changed it like you have. It's to help prevent infection per what my dr told me.

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onedeterminedchick    118

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Follow up to original post. I went to the surgeon today and he has removed the drain! I'm so glad! I am also down 21 lbs since I seen him on September 2nd.

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I'm so happy for you @@Bhca8201!!! Wish you continued success on your journey

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Bhca8201    56

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Follow up to original post. I went to the surgeon today and he has removed the drain! I'm so glad! I am also down 21 lbs since I seen him on September 2nd.

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I'm so happy for you @@Bhca8201!!! Wish you continued success on your journey
Thank you so much!

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