Hi! Warning this is specific and gross.

My bypass was on 10/6 and after 2 nights in the hospital I came home with a drain. It's now 10/12 and Fluid in the drain is still "fruit punch" colored. It's a little bit lighter than it was before- but there's definitely a bit of blood still. And I'm still collecting at least 1-2 oz of liquid a day.

It seems like a lot of liquid for six days out, but I don't know what's normal.

The doc is supposed to take the drain out in 3 days. The drain site itself is clean and discharging a bit everyday. I change the bandages daily and it looks okay. No fever.

Has anyone else had a similar drain experience? Should I be worried?

Hi , Ill be honest mine was taken out before I left the hospital so I'm a little surprised that you went home with yours.. Did they explain why ?

My doc sends everybody home with a drain for a week. It speeds healing and can provide an early alert if there's a leak.

i had a drain when i had my band removed, i was still draining blood when i went home but the doctor said as long as its in there its going to drain,so he took it out and i was fine

Mine was removed 10 days out (yesterday). I was draining 1 - 1 1/2 ounces out until 2 days before and it dropped to 1/2 oz. I won't lie, it hurt like a biotch. Take a pain pill before you go. Once it's out, you will feel soooo much better.

It's out! Definitely one of the weirdest sensations of my life when the doc pulled it out. It's such a relief! I didn't realize how much of my discomfort was because of the drain.

Glad I had it and glad it's gone!