Drain pain and dressing removal

Hello Kimlou, I know what you mean about the drain being awful, mine was in for almost 2 weeks and I was really glad to see the back of it!  Mine was removed when the fluid reached just under 30ml but the nurse did check it every few days to ensure there was no infection. My hospital breast unit has a walk-in centre so I went there and a nurse removed the drain and the dressing as it wasn't something that I wanted to risk doing myself. On removal I also had a new smaller dressing placed over the drain entry point to prevent infection. I'd suggest giving your nurse a ring to seek advice on whether you should be removing the drain & dressing yourself, particularly as the wound has become painful as it sounds like it would be a good idea to also check for any signs of infection x

Hi Kimlou, I too would suggest a call to your BCN, my deep drain was removed on day 15, still draining quite a lot (I’d had a repeat op even redoing the implant 30 hours after first surgery as I bled badly) but my BCN said much longer and it risks infection. I had a small dressing over the hole which I removed a couple of days later I think. My mx was glued so no dressings over the incision. 

Hope you get answers 

hugs xxx

Thank you both for your replies. I am going to ring the bcn in the morning and ask if I can make an appointment to see someone. Was told the drain would come out once down to 10ml over 2 days but not gone under 20 yet and so sore. Unfortunately we don't have a walk in near me so up early in the morning and calling. 

Take care x

Well the drain is out, at last! Sore but it's amazing how much better you feel when it's gone .Have a small dressing over the drain hole and steristrips on the actual incision but all looks ok so far. Now to get used to the new me....