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Kiwi_Angel
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8 years ago

Drain Removal

Just had the community nurse come and take my drain out just about 1 week post right sided mastectomy with auxiliary node removal. Had one out before when I had breast sparing surgery but knew it would be worse this time after the node removal but holy hell - did anyone else find this excruciating??? Screamed, let out a few choice words, just about cried, paced around and then had to hang my head between my knees for awhile so I didn’t pass out or throw up!!

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  • Zoffiel's avatar
    Zoffiel
    Member
    8 years ago
    I got 'stuck' to one. I didn't like it. No. Not one bit.
  • Kiwi_Angel's avatar
    Kiwi_Angel
    Member
    8 years ago
    She did release the suction for while and it was a very long tube. I was obviously just unlucky and it had settled in too much. Didn’t want to come out she said
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    lrb_03
    Member
    8 years ago
    Hmm. Was the  suction released for a couple of minutes before removing?
    I'm sorry that happened. Mine fell out on day 7. Didn't feel a thing
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    duxx1234
    Member
    8 years ago
    I had my drain taken out 1 week after axillary clearance and didn’t feel a thing! I had to ask the surgeon whether it was out or not! My husband was with me and he was shocked at how long the tube was! 
  • Kiwi_Angel's avatar
    Kiwi_Angel
    Member
    8 years ago
    @Afraser She mentioned that there was not much fat and I heal fast so could be part of it. 
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    Afraser
    Member
    8 years ago
    I imagine it may be different for everyone but no, that seems odd. I had a mastectomy and axillary clearance, with two drains and I can't say I felt much at all when they were taken out. Hurt a bit when I tripped can over them, but just felt relieved when they came out. However mine were taken out a bit sooner - if anything had started to heal over, it may make a difference.