2 weeks post. Have 1 drain left in middle. I'm just concerned with the amount of drainage and pain. Is any of this normal?

August 20, 2018
Asked By:kacie327 in Elmira, NY

I'm 14 days post opp from a panniculectomy. I have 1 drain left in the middle. My middle one is now leaking at the insertion site (pouring out drainage), I went to my surgeon this am, He said it's not ready to come out and to just pack it with gauze and said to change as needed. The drainage is a light amber color with sentiment in It. I have an increased amount of pain near drain site. I'm just concerned with the amount of drainage and pain. Is any of this normal?

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Answer: 2 weeks post. Have 1 drain left in middle. I'm just concerned with the amount of drainage and pain. Is any of this normal?

Babak Moeinolmolki, MD, FACSBariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
September 4, 2018

Answer: 2 weeks post. Have 1 drain left in middle. I'm just concerned with the amount of drainage and pain. Is any of this normal?

Babak Moeinolmolki, MD, FACSBariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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