How long is too long for JP drains and excessive fluid output??

Are the 24 hour totals trending down? or stable?Any redness at the drain site(s)?I would call the office and speak to your doctor or nurse and update them.Hope this helps

with procedures and outputs.  As long as the clear, yellow tinged fluid persists in great volumes, the drain is left in.   You don't mention if you had implants replaced, and if so, whether implants were textured or smooth.  In my clinical opinion and with my patients, I start getting more concerned after 3 weeks but again, situations vary.  My patients are offered either to leave drain in at increasing risks for a retrograde infection, convert to an open drain (but cannot have implants in this situation), or pull drain and hope significant accumulations do not occur as aspirations would then be needed on a regular basis until it resolved.  So best to discuss with your surgeon and realize your surgeon should be looking out for your best interests.  As for helping diminish fluid output, be less active with your arm on the same side of surgery.