Drains and Bands after surgery

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pritchs04
pritchs04 Member Posts: 10
edited November 2018 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

Hi

I had a double mastectomy on Wednesday 7/11/18 with full clearance right arm and nodes left removed They are taking my 1 drain out today day 7 but it is still draining approx. 100 mls a day from approx. 270 mls first 3 days has anyone had their drain out while still draining that amount?

Also I have a band across my wound and 2 seromas (blister swellings) at the top and across my  arm/boob each side of my wounds the nurse suggested I move the band up to the swelling but if I do the liquid has nowhere to go but to my wounds which will possibly split open with the swelling has anyone any experience of the band after surgery?

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  • Rah2464
    Rah2464 Member Posts: 1,647
    edited November 2018

    Pritchs04 I was not allowed to have my drains removed until I was at 25 mls for a 24 hour period. But I had immediate reconstruction, so I do not know how this plays into it. I also did not have a band, but wore a surgical compression garment 24/7 for probably 6 weeks. Can they maybe drain off the seromas? Or is the thought that they will re absorb? Good luck with your appointment and let us know how you do.

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  • pritchs04
    pritchs04 Member Posts: 10
    edited November 2018

    I went to my appt today drain approx 100mls pre them taking it out this morningthey put a dressing on and told me to leave it 48 hours then could be removed. By the time I'd get home the dressing and all clothes soaked with blood. I went to my own Dr at bottom of my street they redressed it but sent me back to hospital it was still bleeding they have put a massive dressing on it and made me an appt for next week. They have also taken my band so my swelling is seeping downwards now I don't have much confidence either is going to work out well any thoughts?

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  • CaliKelly
    CaliKelly Member Posts: 474
    edited November 2018

    That's way different from my experience! My Drs wouldn't take my drains out til below 25 for 48 hours! I had one in over 2 weeks and hated it! But it's to prevent as situation like you're having. I can't believe they took them out when your wounds are still draining so much ! Doesnt sound right to me

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  • pritchs04
    pritchs04 Member Posts: 10
    edited November 2018

    Hi 

    Update - well dressings intacked   and no sign of leakage but I am strapped up like mitchellin man.  seroma is moving downwards so not as uncomfortable but the wounds from mastectomy still intact I had thought with the pressure of the seroma they would burst open but so far so good

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