I'm really having a lot of pain both were the incision is and the drainage tube. This morning when I woke up there was a lot of blood in the drainage cup. The past couple of days its been clear to slight pinkish. Very concerned should I call my doc is this normal please help.

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It doesn't sound normal to me. Strange that you still have your drain 10 days out. When are you do to get it out? I would call him just to be sure. Don't worry they will help you

It may not be a bad idea to call the after hours number and see what they say.

I see my doctor on Tuesday. He is supposed to remove it then.

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I'm really having a lot of pain both were the incision is and the drainage tube. This morning when I woke up there was a lot of blood in the drainage cup. The past couple of days its been clear to slight pinkish. Very concerned should I call my doc is this normal please help.

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I would say call your Dr better safe than sorry. I'm 6 days out and my right side where incision is still very sore. That's the side they pulled the stomach out. Just walk and take pain meds I promise it will get better. My drain was taken out before I left hospital but once your dr removes it that area will feel better. I have heard of some people going home with drains I wouldn't worry much but still ask dr about it...feel better

Waiting on doc to call bck better safe then sorry. Thanks everyone so glad I found this site!

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Headed to holly cross hospital they told me to call 911.

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Hope everything turns out ok. Keep us updated.

Oh no! Get well soon - keep us posted on what's going on.

Take care!

Today is day 20 out for me I had the same issue at day 7, went by ambulance to the hospital, ended up the drain aggravated the abdominal wall and cause hemmoraging, after a ct and 3 days in the hospital everything was back to normal. I wish you luck and a speedy recovery! Trust your doctor, they are the best !

I find it interesting that every surgeon is so different! I didn't have a drain. I wonder why? Sounds like I didn't miss out though :-)

I hope you are ok! Come back and let us know.

wishing you the best on a speedy recovery:)

wondering how you are doing... I'm glad you went to the hospital because it is NOT normal to have red blood in a drain again 10 days post op! saying a prayer that everything is ok for you! hang in there!

Praying all turns out well for you!!! Stay strong!

Well, they kept me in the hospital not sure what is wrong yet.

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