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    • November 18, 2012 at 9:22 pm
    mama1960
    Participant
      Tomorrow will 7 weeks since surgery. Still sound 200 ML per day. Yesterday, the stitch holding one of the tubes pulled out, and the tube came out enough to lose vacuum in reservoir. I will be calling doctor in the morning, but just want to hear from others that this has happened to. Right now, I’m taped and strapped up.

      Tomorrow will 7 weeks since surgery. Still sound 200 ML per day. Yesterday, the stitch holding one of the tubes pulled out, and the tube came out enough to lose vacuum in reservoir. I will be calling doctor in the morning, but just want to hear from others that this has happened to. Right now, I’m taped and strapped up.

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        • November 19, 2012 at 12:20 am
        Tina D
        Participant

          My plastic surgeon pulled my drainage tubes before they got down to the low limit because he was certain that by that point they were draining lymph fluid… which it would probably do forever. I dont know if they can test it to see if that is what is going on, but 7 weeks seems a very long time for a post-op drain.

          Tina 

          • November 19, 2012 at 12:20 am
          Tina D
          Participant

            My plastic surgeon pulled my drainage tubes before they got down to the low limit because he was certain that by that point they were draining lymph fluid… which it would probably do forever. I dont know if they can test it to see if that is what is going on, but 7 weeks seems a very long time for a post-op drain.

            Tina 

            • November 19, 2012 at 12:20 am
            Tina D
            Participant

              My plastic surgeon pulled my drainage tubes before they got down to the low limit because he was certain that by that point they were draining lymph fluid… which it would probably do forever. I dont know if they can test it to see if that is what is going on, but 7 weeks seems a very long time for a post-op drain.

              Tina 

              • November 19, 2012 at 8:14 am
              JerryfromFauq
              Participant

                I'm kind of suprised that I didn't have the stich pull loose, all the  un-authorized things I did with my drain.  I particularly remember the drain geeting bent and the stitch pulling on a nerve!  NOT a nice feeling!

                  Is there any sign of infection? What does the fluid look like? Is it the bloody looking discharge or is it fairly clear?  Mine got more clear when I finally got the flow rate down and the blockages stopped.

                You are in our prayers.

                Wishing you the best.  Let us know what the doctor says/does.

                • November 19, 2012 at 8:14 am
                JerryfromFauq
                Participant

                  I'm kind of suprised that I didn't have the stich pull loose, all the  un-authorized things I did with my drain.  I particularly remember the drain geeting bent and the stitch pulling on a nerve!  NOT a nice feeling!

                    Is there any sign of infection? What does the fluid look like? Is it the bloody looking discharge or is it fairly clear?  Mine got more clear when I finally got the flow rate down and the blockages stopped.

                  You are in our prayers.

                  Wishing you the best.  Let us know what the doctor says/does.

                  • November 19, 2012 at 8:14 am
                  JerryfromFauq
                  Participant

                    I'm kind of suprised that I didn't have the stich pull loose, all the  un-authorized things I did with my drain.  I particularly remember the drain geeting bent and the stitch pulling on a nerve!  NOT a nice feeling!

                      Is there any sign of infection? What does the fluid look like? Is it the bloody looking discharge or is it fairly clear?  Mine got more clear when I finally got the flow rate down and the blockages stopped.

                    You are in our prayers.

                    Wishing you the best.  Let us know what the doctor says/does.

                    • November 19, 2012 at 3:35 pm
                    Wolverine
                    Participant

                      The exact think happened to me.  As the tube comes out of the wound, it loses suction.  Your tube is probably just inches away from coming out.

                      • November 19, 2012 at 3:35 pm
                      Wolverine
                      Participant

                        The exact think happened to me.  As the tube comes out of the wound, it loses suction.  Your tube is probably just inches away from coming out.

                        • November 19, 2012 at 3:35 pm
                        Wolverine
                        Participant

                          The exact think happened to me.  As the tube comes out of the wound, it loses suction.  Your tube is probably just inches away from coming out.

                          • November 19, 2012 at 6:30 pm
                          washoegal
                          Participant

                            My drains were in for about that long, never did get down to a reasonable amount of drainage.  Onc pulled the tubes for fear of my getting an infection.  Hang in ther I'll be they are coming out soon!

                            mary

                            stage 3

                            • November 19, 2012 at 6:30 pm
                            washoegal
                            Participant

                              My drains were in for about that long, never did get down to a reasonable amount of drainage.  Onc pulled the tubes for fear of my getting an infection.  Hang in ther I'll be they are coming out soon!

                              mary

                              stage 3

                              • November 19, 2012 at 6:30 pm
                              washoegal
                              Participant

                                My drains were in for about that long, never did get down to a reasonable amount of drainage.  Onc pulled the tubes for fear of my getting an infection.  Hang in ther I'll be they are coming out soon!

                                mary

                                stage 3

                                • November 19, 2012 at 9:26 pm
                                mama1960
                                Participant

                                  So I called the surgeons office who supposed to remove tubes at 9:00. Received a reply at 2:00. He can see me a week from Wednesday….if the tubes come out or see infection, go to emergency room. Called oncologist around noon, still have not heard from him…

                                  • November 19, 2012 at 9:26 pm
                                  mama1960
                                  Participant

                                    So I called the surgeons office who supposed to remove tubes at 9:00. Received a reply at 2:00. He can see me a week from Wednesday….if the tubes come out or see infection, go to emergency room. Called oncologist around noon, still have not heard from him…

                                      • November 20, 2012 at 2:57 pm
                                      mama1960
                                      Participant

                                        Finally heard from oncologist. Said to go straight to ER to have tubes removed. Waited FOUR HOURS! When I went to check on how much longer they said maybe two more. Went home and husband removed tubes. Everything clean and bandaged. Will keep a close eye on things, but I feel 100% better!

                                        • November 20, 2012 at 2:57 pm
                                        mama1960
                                        Participant

                                          Finally heard from oncologist. Said to go straight to ER to have tubes removed. Waited FOUR HOURS! When I went to check on how much longer they said maybe two more. Went home and husband removed tubes. Everything clean and bandaged. Will keep a close eye on things, but I feel 100% better!

                                          • November 21, 2012 at 10:46 am
                                          Tina D
                                          Participant

                                            Well, I am glad they are out!!! Pretty sure I could never offer enough incentives for my hubby to pull a drainage tube, HAHAHA! He's a great help and tremendous sport, but NO WAY he would have done that one smiley. Glad yours did!

                                            Watch closely for infection signs esp in the coming several days ( NOT because of your hubby, but just because of the invasive nature of the tubes and the length of time they were in.)

                                            It is such a GREAT feeling to have those things out — I remember it well!

                                            Tina

                                            • November 21, 2012 at 10:46 am
                                            Tina D
                                            Participant

                                              Well, I am glad they are out!!! Pretty sure I could never offer enough incentives for my hubby to pull a drainage tube, HAHAHA! He's a great help and tremendous sport, but NO WAY he would have done that one smiley. Glad yours did!

                                              Watch closely for infection signs esp in the coming several days ( NOT because of your hubby, but just because of the invasive nature of the tubes and the length of time they were in.)

                                              It is such a GREAT feeling to have those things out — I remember it well!

                                              Tina

                                              • November 21, 2012 at 10:46 am
                                              Tina D
                                              Participant

                                                Well, I am glad they are out!!! Pretty sure I could never offer enough incentives for my hubby to pull a drainage tube, HAHAHA! He's a great help and tremendous sport, but NO WAY he would have done that one smiley. Glad yours did!

                                                Watch closely for infection signs esp in the coming several days ( NOT because of your hubby, but just because of the invasive nature of the tubes and the length of time they were in.)

                                                It is such a GREAT feeling to have those things out — I remember it well!

                                                Tina

                                                • November 20, 2012 at 2:57 pm
                                                mama1960
                                                Participant

                                                  Finally heard from oncologist. Said to go straight to ER to have tubes removed. Waited FOUR HOURS! When I went to check on how much longer they said maybe two more. Went home and husband removed tubes. Everything clean and bandaged. Will keep a close eye on things, but I feel 100% better!

                                                • November 19, 2012 at 9:26 pm
                                                mama1960
                                                Participant

                                                  So I called the surgeons office who supposed to remove tubes at 9:00. Received a reply at 2:00. He can see me a week from Wednesday….if the tubes come out or see infection, go to emergency room. Called oncologist around noon, still have not heard from him…

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