Last drain is gone!

I woke up yesterday morning and was feeling some pain at the drain site.  After further inspection, I realized that the stitch that was holding the drain in place and ripped through my skin and nothing was holding my drain in!  I instant messaged Dr Sauceda immediately, and he gave me the ok to go ahead and take it out!  It was still draining at 50ml to 55ml per day, but he said to go ahead and remove it.  I was worried that it would hurt like the others, but I decided to take it out myself because I had no desire to drive 45 min to the hospital to just remove a drain.  I sprayed a little Bactine on the opening and pulled the drain out.  It took less than 15 seconds and no pain at all!  I am thinking the Bactine numbed it just enough to keep the pain away.  It feels so great to be drain free, but I know the swelling is coming.  I already have a ton of swelling, and I am noticing more than usual today, especially in the groin area.  Here is a picture that I took right after removal.  It isn't great, but it was nice to be able to put on normal stuff and not have to worry about a drain!   I am 3 weeks post op.
   
 

Thank you for the description.  I practically needed anaesthesia just to read it!

On a lighter note, you look like you weathered it just fine!

Jess,

You look fantastic....and drain free is a wonderful thing !!

Debbie

Thanks Deb!  Are you still in swell hell like I am???  It is even worse today!

Jess

Still swollen, but I'm down 10 of the 20 lbs I was up when I got home.

Hijack Debbie!  It's good to see you!  I was wondering how you've been!

I'm doing well, taking it slow, mostly because of my arms ( they still feel like someone elses arms stuck on my body) the LBL never caused me any trouble or pain.

I'm always here, but more of a lurker...if there is anything I can help you with don't hesitate to ask.

Debbie

Thanks Charming!

Bactine is my friend!  Love the stuff! I think since my skin was already torn from the stitch, it didn't hurt as bad. 

Jessica

You are looking so good!  And you're such a brave soul!  Good for you removing your own drain!

Thanks Dee!  Drain was easier than you think! 

Jessica