After reconstruction

FormerMember over 5 years ago

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hiya sorry if this has been asked before but

can anyone give me any tips on the best way to sleep with the drainage bottle on all the time after the reconstruction would I need extra pillows so I’m sat up in bed? I’m frightened of it leaking

to be honest I’m frightened and dreading the whole thing xxx

Londonmumof2 over 5 years ago

Hi there,

I put mine on the floor at thr side of the bed, the tube is quite long so that you put it down. It's meant to Be below chest height, and a soft fabric bag with long strap is ideal to put it on. It's only for about 5-7 days, soo good luck. X

“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Stephen Hawking,

Beachwalker19 over 5 years ago

I had my drains in for two weeks and didn’t have a problem Sleeping. I just had it next to me, at able my knees, you will find what is best for you and you forget about it, I sometimes stood on my way to the toilet and would forget to pick it up lol.

I batch cooked some meals. Dry shampoo was a godsend as you can’t get your drains wet so can only shallow bathe in the bath. It was a real struggle to try to wash my hair with the shower head as I couldn’t lift my arm.

Make sure the things you want in the kitchen are in easy reach.

Good Luck Tina x x

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