JP Drain fell from stomach into pelvis

[funkecoldmedina 49]

I woke up with the most excruciating pain I have ever felt in my life. I instantly knew something was wrong. I immediately went to the emergency room. I was experiencing severe stabbing pain in my lower right quadrant area. After a CT scan it was determined that the inside part of my JP Drain was no longer connected to the top of my stomach but fell into my lower pelvis. I am 8 days post on so they immediately removed my drain and my pain was instantly gone. What an incredible feeling that was to be pain free. I have never heard of this happening and am curious if anyone else has experienced something similar?

[AnnainOK 49]

I haven't, but I wonder why they left it in so long in the first place?

Regardless, I'm glad it was a problem easily resolved, and that you're pain-free now.

[The Candidate 3,215]

Wow, never heard of something like that, but glad you're feeling better now.

[Sajijoma 1,324]

Oh how scary! I'm glad you caught it! Now I've got something else to fear post op. lol I actually scheduled my appt to get the drain removed already! lol 10 days after my surgery in 10 days! ????