Burning pain at the site of the tube or leakage at lower end of incicision?

I had open RNY 8 days ago - have been home for 4. I am having a lot more drainage at the lower end of the incision than I was prepared for - about 1/2 to 1 cup each time. The fluid looks like what was collected in the tube that was removed prior to my discharge from the hospital. This most often happens after I shower and the skin is soft and warm. The Dr.'s office says this is fairly normal and can even promote healing. Has anyone else experienced this? It seems that before it leaks, there is a lot of pressure build up at the site of the drain tube. The other drain tube is doing the normal thing - I empty it as directed. Any thoughts about how long this could last?

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