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Taking my surgical drain out myself? Normal or not? Seeking second opinion. (photos)

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had a MMO 2 wks ago in Miami I'm from Colorado I was sent home with one drain and my doctor said I could take it out myself when I drain less than 25cc I feel like I have been draining less I haven't been on top of measuring my drains everyday but it has been a little below the 25cc line just want to know if its dangerous to keep the drain in for more than 2 weeks and if its normal to be sent home and be told to take drain out myself or should I go to the emergency room so they can pull it out?

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