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“Drain Care After Tummy Tuck - I Think Mine is Infected?”

Singer62

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Updated 21 Apr 2010

Posted 17 Apr 2010

I am 2 weeks post op after TT and Breast Lift

I had 4 drains...2 for the breast and 2 in my mons area. 3 of the drains have been removed and I have one left in my mons. It hurts and stings. I started to see a small amount of redness and small amount of pus at the site so I went to urgent care to have it checked (my Dr is far) and the nurse said it wasn't infected. She said that it wasn't putting out any heat and it was still soft around the area. I wait 2 more days to see my Dr. I did however start taking anti-biotics just in case and am trying to keep it clean and using a saline solution spray on it.

Attached are a few pics. I say it's infected. Any more tips for keeping it clean?

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brittany88 21 Apr 2010

It looks a lot like one of mine did. I went back to the Dr. and his nurse checked it out. She said it wasn't infected just super irritated. The drains get irritated really easily due to walking, and friction from underwear and pants. If the nurse says you are fine you should be. Good luck! Keep us posted!

Nicolemarie 21 Apr 2010

My nurse said to put antibiotic ointment and gauze around it.

Singer62 21 Apr 2010

Thanks for your comments. I finally had the drain removed and it hurt like a "mutha" but I instantly felt relief of being a lil more mobile with it out. Keeping it clean and covered made a big difference on the healing process so I think that is the trick.

Nicolemarie 22 Apr 2010

I had mine taken out today. I am 2 weeks and 3 days post op so I am VERY glad to have out. It's a pain in the but trying to cover it up.

tinktink 29 Apr 2010

i am lad ur doin better,,i am 2 wks & 1 day post op from tt& bbl i'm doinok but hate this garment,lol,,,

Singer62 29 Apr 2010

I had revision surgery on my breasts and tummy to remove a fat pocket right under my cleavage and I am back to square one. One week out today and 2 new drains that hurt. I now have an open wound (the size of a dime) that hurts like another "mutha." I am so questioning my decisions on this elective surgery. I now have a huge scar in my cleavage from the 2nd surgery that isn't so pretty. I am just miserable. I will have the drains removed tomorrow and see what the Dr says.

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