Got my drain out today

My drain was removed today and I already feel 100% better.  8th day post op and already down 10 lbs from the day before surgery. 

One word of advice to all pre-ops... Never and I mean NEVER sneeze with a drain in place.  It is a world of hurt that NOBODY deserves.   I speak from first hand knowledge.

Hey Mark!

Thanks for the update!  Glad you're feeling better!!!!  And congrats on the 10 lbs!!!

Sounds like you are right on track.  Way to go

sorry you had to deal with the sneezing issue.  I didn't have a drain, but I'm sure it was not comfortable.  Glad you won't have to deal with that again.

 Was thinking about you, glad all is well. Congrats on the 10 lbs. Remember all the advice I will need!

Congrats!

For those who have or will have drains, perhaps splinting the area with a pillow (pressing a pillow firmly against the side the drain is on) when sneezing would help alleviate some pain.

Keep on successing!

I happened to be standing and the sneeze came on very suddenly.  I tried to grab a pillow but none were close at hand, so I braced my right arm against the drain and dealt with it.  OUCH!