I have drain currently in both sides, they're rather uncomfortable and while the left side appears to be draining just fine and has turned to a clear yellow color, as my doctor said it would, the right has been continuously draining a thick red for the past few days. That side is also swollen a bit more, but its not overly noticeable. I would ask my doctor about this but his office assistant said he would be out of the office for the next few days and id like an answer sooner than later.
June 30, 2015
Answer: Drians Thank you for your question. Certainly after surgery the two breasts can heal differently. The differences may be normal but without an exam it is hard to tell. There should be someone covering for your doctor while they are away. It is important to make sure that someone takes a look. If there is something wrong it is always better to catch it early. Best of luck.
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June 30, 2015
Answer: Drians Thank you for your question. Certainly after surgery the two breasts can heal differently. The differences may be normal but without an exam it is hard to tell. There should be someone covering for your doctor while they are away. It is important to make sure that someone takes a look. If there is something wrong it is always better to catch it early. Best of luck.
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June 30, 2015
Answer: Difference in drain colors It is fairly common soon after surgery to have slightly different colored fluid coming out of each drain, as it simply reflects that there may be more or less bleeding or old blood collected in one side vs the other. If one side is a lot more swollen than the other or more painful/oozing from your incisions, then it's time to call your doctors office as this may indicate that you have active bleeding or a hematoma on the more swollen side with darker or redder drain fluid.
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June 30, 2015
Answer: Difference in drain colors It is fairly common soon after surgery to have slightly different colored fluid coming out of each drain, as it simply reflects that there may be more or less bleeding or old blood collected in one side vs the other. If one side is a lot more swollen than the other or more painful/oozing from your incisions, then it's time to call your doctors office as this may indicate that you have active bleeding or a hematoma on the more swollen side with darker or redder drain fluid.
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