My lower an drain has been in 4 weeks now and the fluid coming out is cloudy and chunky. It is still putting out 50 a day. I am also on i.v. anti biotics for group c strep and Staph.
Answer: How long is too long to keep drain in? 50 cc's of fluid a day is still probably too much, I usually remove the drain when it is less than 25 cc's, continue to follow your PS's advise.
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Answer: How long is too long to keep drain in? 50 cc's of fluid a day is still probably too much, I usually remove the drain when it is less than 25 cc's, continue to follow your PS's advise.
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November 8, 2017
Answer: Complicated Tummytuck Recovery jdub1005. Sometimes drains need to stay in longer after this surgery. Wound infection further complicates your recovery. For this reason, follow your surgeon’s advice carefully and see your doctor frequently until all issues resolve. Good luck!
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November 8, 2017
Answer: Complicated Tummytuck Recovery jdub1005. Sometimes drains need to stay in longer after this surgery. Wound infection further complicates your recovery. For this reason, follow your surgeon’s advice carefully and see your doctor frequently until all issues resolve. Good luck!
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November 8, 2017
Answer: How long is too long to keep a Tummy Tuck drain in after surgery? 4 weeks post op. 4 weeks is a very long time to have a drain, but the volume you are describing it putting out indicates that it is still needed. Especially since this seems to be in the face of an infection the drain sounds like it may still need to be there until the infection is cleared up. This is not something that online consultants can really help with, so I would suggest that you get a second opinion if you are concerned with your current treatment. Best of luck!
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November 8, 2017
Answer: How long is too long to keep a Tummy Tuck drain in after surgery? 4 weeks post op. 4 weeks is a very long time to have a drain, but the volume you are describing it putting out indicates that it is still needed. Especially since this seems to be in the face of an infection the drain sounds like it may still need to be there until the infection is cleared up. This is not something that online consultants can really help with, so I would suggest that you get a second opinion if you are concerned with your current treatment. Best of luck!
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November 7, 2017
Answer: How long is too long to keep a Tummy Tuck drain in after surgery? 4 weeks post op. Thank you for the question and congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. Your description of the quantity and quality of drainage is certainly concerning for the presence of a problem, such as an infection. Unfortunately, online consultants will not be of much specific help to you, given what sounds like a complicated postoperative course.
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November 7, 2017
Answer: How long is too long to keep a Tummy Tuck drain in after surgery? 4 weeks post op. Thank you for the question and congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. Your description of the quantity and quality of drainage is certainly concerning for the presence of a problem, such as an infection. Unfortunately, online consultants will not be of much specific help to you, given what sounds like a complicated postoperative course.
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Drains The length of time a drain remains in place is determined individually by surgeon and patient circumstances. They are a point of entry for infection, so surgeons will monitor output closely and remove drains when desired output levels are achieved. I recommend speaking with your surgeon regarding your concerns to get clarification on when the drain will be removed.
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Drains The length of time a drain remains in place is determined individually by surgeon and patient circumstances. They are a point of entry for infection, so surgeons will monitor output closely and remove drains when desired output levels are achieved. I recommend speaking with your surgeon regarding your concerns to get clarification on when the drain will be removed.
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