My drain site really hurts when I lay down. The pain is about an 8. What should I do? Is this normal?

July 16, 2015
Asked By:WoodFloor28 in Arizona, AZ

When I lay down, no matter what position, my drain hurts VERY badly. It is from a Mommy Makeover, placed in the groin area. The pain radiates to my inner thigh. The drain site is very red, and during one episode of pain, my inner thigh even turned red. The pain is a stinging, burning pain, and it only hurts when I try laying down. It is so bad that it will wake me from my sleep, and cause me to cry out. I have no apparent fever. It isn't ready to be pulled yet. What is this, and what can I do?

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March 4, 2019

Answer: Drains can be problematic during convalescence from a mommy makeover.

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Answer: Drains can be problematic during convalescence from a mommy makeover.

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July 20, 2015

Answer: Mommy Makeover - Recovery

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Answer: Mommy Makeover - Recovery

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July 20, 2015

Answer: My drain site really hurts when I lay down. The pain is about an 8. What should I do? Is this normal?

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July 20, 2015

Answer: My drain site really hurts when I lay down. The pain is about an 8. What should I do? Is this normal?

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July 20, 2015

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August 11, 2015

Answer: Pain

August 11, 2015

Answer: Pain