I didn't expect good news going into my Dr. appointment today. With my left side drainage issues I thought the nurse would have to massage the fluid out again. I wasn't leaking any more so I wasn't sure where the fluid would come out or if it could be massaged out again. However, the bit of fluid that is built up on my left side is just fine. AND my drainage tubes from he right side were removed!!!! I had two drains on both sides, the drains that were taken out today weren't completely drained. One had little drainage, but the other was still producing 30 ml every 24 - 30 hours. It has been 17 days since my surgery and Dr. O'Neill said that she doesn't like the drains to stay in longer than 2 weeks, which we have surpassed. Reason being, infection is higher the longer they are in. The fluid is coming out but bacteria may be coming up from my drains. If I had any additional drainage then it would come out of the hole where my drains were. I will update with pictures a little later.
I haven't been able to take a shower but I can tomorrow, I can't wait. I have been getting clean but nothing is like just sitting under the shower head and letting the warm water fall!! So excited lol
Tomorrow is physical therapy. I am looking forward to it while also dreading the pain! I'm ready to heal though. :)
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