Question:
When should I stop draining fluid

I am almost 3 weeks post op TT and hernia repair. I had my drains removed almost 2 weeks ago but since then the DR has been draing about 150 cc of fluid a day. When should I start "drying" up? Also one side of my body seems more lumpy than the other, will that even out later on?    — beachdog (posted on November 14, 2004)

November 13, 2004
I had my hernia repair and abdominal plasty done on Sept 23, I went home with 3 drains, They came out one each week after discharge from hospital (which I was in for 10 days). After removal, the drain holes still drained for about 2 weeks, I was told to just keep them clean and covered with gauze. I still have some swelling and lumpyness, still waiting for it all to even out,, but I look and feel so much better than before. good luck to you.
   — Amy Hoffman

November 15, 2004
I had my TT & hernia repair nearly 7 wks ago with 2 drain tubes. The first one was removed after 3 weeks but I still have the 2nd. Hope to have it removed this week (doc says if the output is 40cc or less in 24 hrs). Even though the tubes are a bother it's much better than aspiration. I had no drainage from the first drain incision after it was removed. I LOVE my flat tummy, I have never had one before.(Dr.Alexander is the best!Eventhough the TT was to go from hipbone to hipbone he even went around & got my love handles. What a guy!!) A thigh lift is next in my plan. Best of luck to you.
   — Patricia D.