Question:
How much bleeding and drainage is normal 6 days post op?

   — 48Lover (posted on November 5, 2007)


November 5, 2007
You don't mention the type of surgery you had. I had an MGB and was freaked when one of my incisions reopened and shot out a stream of pink water about one week after surgery. My incisions are still in the soft stages of healing at almost one month post surgery. Hope that helps.
   — Tom Y.

November 5, 2007
I had a RNY and my doctor does not normally use drains and I have not had any prolems.
   — t_roxus

November 5, 2007
I had a RNY, my Surgeon left my drain in for 6 days then removed it. I had very little to none (drainage) by the 6th day. Also my drainage was yellowish in color, that is completely normal. If you have any doubts that you are producing to much, I would call your Dr.'s office and ask the nurse. :O) Good Luck!
   — smf0926

November 5, 2007
I had the RNY and the drain was left in 2 days and then taken out the day I came home, I have not had any drainage since. Hope this helps.
   — PAWLLA L.

November 5, 2007
i had open rny and didnt' have any drains or bleeding -- we used dissolving stitches with steri strips for a 4" incision
   — RCassety

November 5, 2007
Hi Judy, you give a loaded question without much information. I would call AND visit my surgeon right away. Drainage from a drain tube can be for a week or two for some, mine was out before I left the hospital at 4 days. Bleeding? See your doctor right away, I don't think any amount of bleeding is normal after leaving the hospital, not even with an open surgery for wls. Please call them right away. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

November 5, 2007
HI, I HAD A DRAIN IN TILL MY FIRST DOCTOR VISIT, AFTER I CAME HOME FROM SURGERY. I HAD A FULL DRAIN WHEN I MOVED AROUND ALOT AND LESS DRAINAGE WHEN I RESTED. EVERYONE IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT AND THE DRAIN HELPS PROTECT AGENST INFECTION. ANNA
   — ANNAJEAN

November 6, 2007
Hello, I had RNY and I had no drainage or bleeding even before I left the hospital.
   — want2live32

November 6, 2007
I had RNY lap in Sept of 2006. I had a drain tube for about 10 days or so. The drainage was initially slightly pink in color and moved to yellow in time. I had more in my drain tube when I was more active. If it is pink in color I wouldn't worry too much. If it is red - then call your doctor.
   — waferqueen

November 6, 2007
I had lap rny, Sept 25, 07. I had my drain tube for 9 days after the surgery. The whole time it filled thru-out the day, and the liquid was always reddish pink.
   — Terrijean




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