Feeling Free Today
I was able to have my surgical drain removed from my body this morning and I couldn't be happier!
If you have never had to have one, I hope you never will need one. They are so very uncomfortable, cumbersome to get around with and high maintenance to take care of.
I was reminded this morning to take it easy and not overdo things physically for a couple of days.
Now, to rest and get ready to move onto more appointments next week.
Comments
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The Dreaded Drains
Oh lucky you! I am envious. I had my tissue expander exchange surgery done on Monday and at the same time a breast reduction was done on the opposite side. I came home with 3 drains. This is the 3rd time I have had drains and it is yucky each time. I had 2 of the 3 drains removed yesterday and am hoping that the last one can be removed during my appt on Tuesday.
Enjoy your new found freedom.
IRENE0 -
never had one..but so happy you had it removed
Sorry you had to go through this...but it is one more step done and over with....I wish you well
Denise0 -
Wish my last drain had stayed in longer
I never found my drains "very uncomfortable" or uncomfortable at all - was just there. One was taken out at 2 weeks post and that other ar 4 weeks - wish the last one taken out had been left longer as I had issues with seronma after it was out - seroma was still showing on scans 11 months after surgery. I still had a fair bit of drainage at 4 weeks post but Dr took it out as he thought that it was irritating the area - wrong - it should have stayed. I'm a 'tubbie' person so batheing was not an issue for me.
We're all different!
Susan0 -
Drain free! Congrats!disneyfan2008 said:never had one..but so happy you had it removed
Sorry you had to go through this...but it is one more step done and over with....I wish you well
Denise
Drain free! Congrats!0 -
I only had the one drain,poplolly said:That IS wonderful. I really
That IS wonderful. I really detested the drain. It didn't matter what I did, I could never get comfortable with it.
I only had the one drain, but, it couldn't come out soon enough for me. Those darn things should be banned!0 -
Congrats on feeling free!Rague said:Wish my last drain had stayed in longer
I never found my drains "very uncomfortable" or uncomfortable at all - was just there. One was taken out at 2 weeks post and that other ar 4 weeks - wish the last one taken out had been left longer as I had issues with seronma after it was out - seroma was still showing on scans 11 months after surgery. I still had a fair bit of drainage at 4 weeks post but Dr took it out as he thought that it was irritating the area - wrong - it should have stayed. I'm a 'tubbie' person so batheing was not an issue for me.
We're all different!
Susan
Congrats on feeling free!0
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