Hernia repair

Cindy S.
on 11/18/07 12:23 pm - Charlottesville, VA

Recently I learned that my surgeon will place three drains. How long are the drains in place and do the drains go in to one recepticle? Thanks, Cindy

SWEET Tink
on 11/18/07 8:23 pm

Cindy , Normally the drains are in your hip area . One on each side .. and one may come out of your Mons area ( Pubic Pad ) there are 3 drain holes not just one . They stay in until your fluid gets to around 20 ccs per day . if you take them out sooner , you run the risk of a seroma ( fluid captured under the skin ) This is not what you want . The drains are a pain in the butt .. but you truly need them . They do not hurt , and they do not hurt when they come out .. just some slight pressure . I have had 11 hernia repairs pre-gastric bypass .. and it was not that bad . Please keep us posted on your recovery . Natalie

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Cindy S.
on 11/23/07 10:52 am - Charlottesville, VA

RNY on 06/26/01

Hi Tinker, Thank you for the reply. How long dod your drains stay in? I'll be in the hospital 2 to 3 days. Are there 3 recepticles, one for each drain? Cindy

shellypoe
on 11/18/07 9:14 pm - virginia beach, VA

RNY on 06/18/03

i had 2 hernias repaired the at the same time went home the same day and i didnt have any drains, so im not sure on this one, hope all goes well for you though, good luck!

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