Can I pull my drain out myself?

December 19, 2014
Asked By:pg214 in El Paso, TX

I'm 11 days post op. When I saw my doctor a week after my tt, ba, bbl, he only pulled out one drain. I feel they both should have come out at that time, but anyway. .. I don't see him until Monday (3 more days!) Not much is draining from it, and it's inconvenient and annoying to say the least. Will he be mad if I do it myself? Am I able to do it myself?

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December 22, 2014

Answer: After mommy makeover patients should not pull out the around drains.

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Answer: After mommy makeover patients should not pull out the around drains.

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December 20, 2014

Answer: Pulling your own drains

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December 20, 2014

Answer: Pulling your own drains

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December 23, 2014

Answer: No!

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December 23, 2014

Answer: No!

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December 19, 2014

Answer: Please visit your plastic surgeon

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December 19, 2014

Answer: Please visit your plastic surgeon

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