I had a lipoma removal and a week after I developed a seroma and had to receive a drain. It is now a week after receiving the JP drain and for the past 3 days I've been consistently under 3cc's every 12 hours on both sides. The nurse on duty said I was clear to have them removed and I was good to go. The my doctor said to leave them in, no explanation at all or answers. The nurse herself was even confused by the decision when I've been consistently under 30cc's since day two post op and lower.