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Drain

There are two surgeons in my office. One uses a drain and the other doesn't. I'm unlucky to have the one who uses a drain and found out too late to change surgeons. Do you think there's any way to talk him out of it or am I just screwed? I really, really don't want a drain!

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  • The drain being pulled out felt weird, but it didn't hurt. And, of course, once it was out it felt so much better. The drain doesn't necessarily cause pain; it's more of a pain in the butt because y

  • I had a drain for 3 days and it was no big deal. I was actually glad to gave it. For one, I'd rather have that fluid out if me than in me and second, it was peace of mind being able to see that heal

  • I didn't have one for my sleeve but had them for my plastics. as all have said they aren't THAT bad. I wouldn't try to change any doctors mind about what has worked for them in the past

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Not to scare you but the drains sometimes DO hurt coming out. It's super fast and over quickly but it can hurt. Take pain reliever before you go in to get it moved.

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