drain or no drain?
I had a drain and it was by far the worst part. Not while it was in, but when they took it out. I had been off pain meds for about 12 hours so I felt the entire thing. Kind of creepy feeling because you can feel it slide through you but also painful. I would suggest some pain meds before they take it out. If not, it's literally only took two seconds to remove lol
I had one, and went home with it for a few days. No big deal. You just empty it out a couple times a day, measure the goop, and write it down. They show you how before you leave the hospital. I liked having the drain -- I could see that the fluid was what color they told me it should be and that there was no infection in there. I just pinned the thingy to the inside of my shirt, so it didn't hang, or feel weird.
They removed it in the dr. office day 4 post op. Hurt for a moment, but not that bad. Some surgeons always put in a drain, some don't.
But it isn't anything to worry about.
They removed it in the dr. office day 4 post op. Hurt for a moment, but not that bad. Some surgeons always put in a drain, some don't.
But it isn't anything to worry about.
On a positive note for you, I had a drain for 3 days and it was absolutely nothing. Even when they removed it, you take a breath and exhale and I closed my eyes and there was no pain at all, just a funny feeling that last only seconds.
So if your Dr. uses a drain, do not fret, you will do fine!
Best wishes!
So if your Dr. uses a drain, do not fret, you will do fine!
Best wishes!
I had a drain and didn't think it was too big of a deal. They removed it on day 2 post op before I left the hospital.
My doctor uses them because he has a pretty good idea by the amount, color and texture of the drainage whether or not there's a leak. He also takes samples two times to test for saliva, which is another indication of a leak. When he pulled mine out, he told me would count to three and then pull it. It felt weird, but didn't hurt.
My doctor uses them because he has a pretty good idea by the amount, color and texture of the drainage whether or not there's a leak. He also takes samples two times to test for saliva, which is another indication of a leak. When he pulled mine out, he told me would count to three and then pull it. It felt weird, but didn't hurt.
5'5" Goal reached, but fighting regain. Back to Basics.
Start Weight 246 Goal Weight 160 Current Weight 183
Starting size: 22, 2x
Current size: 12, L