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michelina
Member
11 years ago

one drain out, one more to go

Thought you would like to see the beautiful outfits made for Melbourne Cup Day. The day surgery staff made all their own outfits and accessories for  Melbourne Cup . Everything was made from dressings and bandages. A lot of effort went into these outfits..It made  the day a bit more fun and everyone was in a good mood. I wore my fascinator to theater, everyone laughed........it was a hoot.........my surgeon came over and gave me a big cuddle...

......This morning, finally after 12 days, the community nurse was able to remove one of my drains. It is such an ordeal carrying them around everywhere.The hospital gave me a bag to carry them in but it is a nuisance. Maybe one more day for the remaining one..it didn't hurt at all, although my husband was by my side holding my hand tightly........ the community nurse said I was lucky having such a supportive husband.He sure is looking after me.Even the community nurses from my area have been supportive and professional in their daily visits.Everyone really cares about you and makes sure  I am feeling OK.

Showers have been awkward and sleeping uncomfortable, but on the plus side my wound is healing very well. We visit the surgeon on Wednesday for a followup. Expecting good news.    

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  • lrb_03's avatar
    lrb_03
    Member
    11 years ago

    Just sending best wishes, hoping your appointment today went well.

    Take care, Lyn

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    11 years ago

    Hey Cashalina, glad to hear that your surgery went well. Those drain tubes are so uncomfortable and interfere with your sleep. Here's hoping that your drains are out soon, and that you heal well soon. Sending you a big cuddle, Trace ??????

  • lrb_03's avatar
    lrb_03
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Cashallna. I was told the drains could be in for up to  4 weeks. Mine fell out on day 7, just before I was discharged from hospital. Luckily I don't seem to have had any ill effects as a result, even though ther had been 60-100ml drainage in the 12hours leading up to it falling out. 

    Hope your recovery is uneventful, & best wishes for Wednesday