Drains- 3 weeks 1 day

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jlstacey
jlstacey Member Posts: 277
edited August 2015 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

Ladies please help me! I have two out of four drains left from my BMX. It was on 7/31, so I've had these things in for 3 weeks and 1 day, I'm so sick of them.

What can I do to help my body get rid of them? The PS isn't giving me advice. I have two kids, ages9 and 10, and our help has left. My husband is back at work. I plan to be sedentary this weekend. Do you think that will help

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  • Janetanned
    Janetanned Member Posts: 532
    edited August 2015

    I had drains in for what seemed like ages! I was told that the more I moved around the more fluid was produced. So, if I wanted to collect less fluid, I should limit activity. However, it seems counterproductive to stop moving around. The more you move around, the better you feel (at least I thought so). It sounds like being sedentary is a good idea.

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  • Nikki1986
    Nikki1986 Member Posts: 21
    edited August 2015

    I had bilat mastectomy same day as you and had 2 drains. Both are now out. Do you have expanders in? Just wondering because my PS filled me quite significantly a few days after to what she said "encourage the drainage to come out".

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  • jlstacey
    jlstacey Member Posts: 277
    edited August 2015

    I had my first fill last week but it was only 20cc. They start with a small amount while you are still recovering from BMX

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  • Nikki1986
    Nikki1986 Member Posts: 21
    edited August 2015

    I had my first fill 5 days after surgery (200cc) and then 5 days later another 100cc. Maybe ask your PS if getting filled more will help your situation.

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