My drain is stuck!! Any other options??

December 14, 2015
Asked By:raify in Washington, DC

I got a TT and lipo 3 weeks ago out of town. I went to a BCPS in my area today b/c my drain is clogged. He said the drain needs to come out. I'm still releasing about 150 cc per day of fluid. I don't have an infection but he said unless I remove the drain within a few days I will. He said a seroma is better than an infection. He tried to pull the drain but it was stuck (it goes from the left side of my back and comes out near my right hip). He needs to remove it surgically he said. Any other options??

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December 18, 2015

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December 16, 2015

Answer: Drain Stuck

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December 16, 2015

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December 15, 2015

Answer: Stuck drain

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