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Last drain coming out tomorrow!

Elaine_wi
Elaine_wi CSN Member Posts: 124 Member
edited June 2017 in Breast Cancer #1

Hello everyone. I am finally getting my last drain out tomorrow (post mastectomy and abdominal incisions for delayed DIEP flap reconstruction). It's been 6 1/2 weeks since surgery. I know most people have them in for only a couple of weeks, I'm just different. I will give me more freedom to move around. I'm happy!

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  • 1surfermom
    1surfermom CSN Member Posts: 396 Member
    #2
    Congratulations

    I know it's kind of silly to congratulate you on the removal of your last drain, but I feel that congratualtions are in order. I bet you feel such a relief!!!It's one more step in the path of putting all of it behind you. Love Surf

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  • HapB
    HapB CSN Member Posts: 527 Member
    #3
    Elaine

    Good for you! One step closer to wellness! Yay! 

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  • Apaugh
    Apaugh CSN Member Posts: 850 Member
    edited June 2017 #4
    :)

    Awesome.  Glad they are coming out.  IT's those little things that mean so much. 

    HUGS.

    Annie

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  • Elaine_wi
    Elaine_wi CSN Member Posts: 124 Member
    #5
    It is those little steps

    It is those little steps forward that mean so much. Thanks for your kind responses. I'll have to go through more drains and healing when I get my reconstructive surgery in a few months but I am not afraid of that, I know what to expect and I know I can get through it.

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  • Beepositive
    Beepositive CSN Member Posts: 259 Member
    edited June 2017 #6
    GREAT Elaine

    WONDERFUL...I Remember my drains (had two about 2 months ago) for only about less than 2 weeks but very painful.

    GLAD YOU ARE DONE WITH THAT!!  PRAYS FOR CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH

    bEEPOSITIVESmile

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  • Betty_PinkRibbonConsulting
    Betty_PinkRibbonConsulting CSN Member Posts: 4
    edited June 2017 #7
    Last Drain Coming Out

    Make sure you check with your doctor but now that your drains are out you may be ready for a post-op/leisure bra which typically has a front closure, high cotton content and is cozy and comfy. They come in all sizes and super cute patterns and colors. One of my favorite is the American Breast Care leisure bra style 110. 

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