Question:
Does everyone have the same amount TT drain tubes
Does everyone w/ a "standard TT have about the same amount of draining tubes? It seems as some people have up to 6-7 on this site. I am confused since my PS says I will have only 1 drain (the size of a granade) He is board certified and highly recommended. Thanks — Cindee A. (posted on May 25, 2004)
May 24, 2004
I had 4 drains in November when I had a full hysterectomy and a partial or
mini tummy tuck that removed the lower pannus only. Due to my hernia, I
couldn't have the upper portion of my stomach done then. Just last month I
had the hernia repaired with full abdominoplasty with muscle tightening and
I had 6 drains. I have a very very cautious plastic surgeon and he loves
drain tubes. I called them my testicles as they lay in that general area.
They are a royal pain in the rear with trying to find something to wear
that will hide their bulk and look decent. I will say at my pre-op surgery
visit, he told me he may have as much as 3 in and I was thinking thank God
since I had 4 before, but when I woke up, I had 6 in and after 5 days in
the hospital, he left them all in until I was a complete week post-op. He
pulled 3 at that time and then I had the other 3 pulled 3 days later. By
the way, when they are pulled out, you hardly even feel it except possibly
when they snip the stitches holding them in.
— Tparker
May 24, 2004
I had 'two'...
— star .
May 24, 2004
The answer is that every surgeon is different. Just because one surgeon
uses one drain and another uses 6, doesnt mean that one is better than the
other.
— LMCLILLY
May 25, 2004
I didnt have any drains when i had my tuck.i had a drain following my
csection,,but none for my TT.everysurgeon is differant.i suggest a pant leg
girdle to help with the swelling and to keep that area tight.good luck to
you.Tracey
— traceybubbles
May 25, 2004
I only had 2 drains. 1 came out after 3 days and the other after a week. It
could depend on how extensive the TT. I just had a Panniculectomy but a
full Abdominoplasty may require more.
— bbjnay
May 26, 2004
I only had 2 drain tubes. One came out at 7 days and the other at 10 days.
I think a lot has to do with the types of incisions they make. A lot of
people have the anchor cut which I think requires more drains. I had the
hip to hip incision.
— Patty H.
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