Update on my clogged drain

Well, I no longer have a clogged drain.
I have no drains!

I was shocked that the surgeon decided he would remove both of the drains. I thought for sure I'd be coming home with one. They felt the problem one was probably clogged at the beginning point and instead of trying to flu**** and trying to get everything going again he felt it would be ok to remove it.   I just have to lightly massage the right side to help prevent fluid build up

I have sort of mixed feelings about it....I'm thrilled the drains are gone but I realize it means I'll be holding more fluid.  I swear I am so much more swollen tonight than I was when I left my house 8 hrs ago today.  The whole round trip event took 6.5 hrs!!!! but that does include a  stop for lunch).  I came home and literally laid down in bed (with my sweat suit still on) and fell asleep for 2 hrs! 

OMG I'm wiped out!!!!

WOW, no drains . That's a long day for you, I came home and slept Tuesday and my PS is only 40 minutes from me.

Tell me about the massage, where and how does that help?

Martha

Hi Martha!
Yep I'm one pooped person.  It's a minimum 3 hr round-trip drive if I hit no drive so I always know I'm facing at least 4-5 hr trip to see the surgeon.  Thank goodness he doesn't make me come in every week once he's got the drains out and steri-strips off and everything looks good.  The steri-strips will come off next Friday.  He almost did it today but I kind of cringed so he said he'd leave them one more week.  :-)

Anyhow.....the massage.......

Gentle massage with finger tips on the butt cheek around that big bruise I have so that the fluid/blood does not pool or settle into that one area.  It will help avoid a hematoma from forming (which I suspect is what the big purple spot on my butt is).   I figure I'll massage the other cheek too just to keep things even...LOL

Have a good night.!

I have no idea yet about drains, but seems like it would be a relief that they are out.  hope the massaging works for any additional fluid.    you really look great!!!

Lisa Mc

Ruth, I got 3 out of 4 out today too....yeah! But I didn't realize the drain incision site would leak some. It soaked my garment. Thank goodness I have 2.
Tammy

Hey Tammy!
Yepper those little buggers can "leak" for a few days.  Last time I had one close up pretty much immediately.  Today when the surgeon pulled the clogged one out It was like I sprung a leak!  The surgeon called out to the nurse....hurry hurry we need gauze.  It was kind of funny.....the two of them and Matthew all scurrying around to plug the whole. 

FYI - I find that good old fashioned Maxi Pads work the best at absorbing around the drain hole.  I use them on my incision line too once the steri-strips come off.  Nice and padded and very absorbent.

Good luck on getting the last one out soon.
Have a good night!

(((Hugs))) Hang in there.

Ruth,

You mean at 57 years old I have to start buying Maxi pads again? And here I thought those days were over! My PS is 1 3/4 hours each direction from me, so I will be prepared to go home and sleep afterwards.

Diana

LOL - Yep I felt weird buying them a few weeks ago since I have bought any in about 8 or 9 years!!!  So many choices now!! LOL

TTFN

So now everyone will think I'm a young chick!