I'm now 5 days post tummy tuck and the drain fell out at 3 days post op. Will I be ok? (photo)

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They tried placing it back but there was excessive leakage and air was getting in. I'm worried that this will affect me for the worse. My doctor velasco has been amazing and even made a special trip to the clinic for me when the drain was falling out. The nurses are all at my reach 24 hours a day and I don't feel neglected. Just anxious. In addition I developed a cough. Not bad but feels like phlegm builds up in my throat and I gotta get it out. It hurts to cough. How can I deal.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It sounds as if you have a good relationship with your surgeon and the staff.  Continue to follow the advice of your surgeon and keep all follow up appointments.  Your surgeon will monitor your progress and check for any issues related to the drain coming out early.

Gianna Ramos, MD · Answer

Hi, it is too bad that the drainage came out. Use the compressive gartment, have ultrasound and linphatic drainage daily and maybe it is going to be necessary to take the liquid out thru punction.
Take care of your self.
Drink green tea.
Good luck.

Shain A. Cuber, MD · Answer

Im sure you're Doctor is making the right decision for you, Just keep following up with them. Best of luck.

Hasan Ali, MBBS, MRCS, MS · Answer

Thank you for posting your questions. 
Drains are there to remove excessive fluid but sometime it can come out accidentally or from pulling on bandages. 
If there is no bulge and there are no collection usually there is no need to place it again. Some tummy Tuck are done without even placing any drains at all. It all depends on what approach was taken. Each surgeon has its own preference even for keeping the drain for 3,5,7 days or to remove when very minimal aspirate is coming out. 
Your surgeon and his team seems to have good support for his patients so Just stay in touch with them if you have any concerns. 
Hope this helps. 
Regards 
Dr Hasan Ali

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