Hi, I had a MGB last Tuesday. They pulled the drain on Wed. night. The incision was fine all week until I showered on Sunday and it started draining again. I just changed the bandage and 10 mins later it's soaked again. I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen? It's the same light red liquid discharge that was coming from the drain when it was in. My stomach feels softer and I don't really have pain, so I think the draining is helping, but I just wanted to ask everyone here while I wait to hear back from my Doc.

My guess is the warm water and movement of taking a shower pushed fluid out that was trapped. The shower may have also loosened glue and the fluid will take the path of least resistance. I would call the surgeon regardless but unless it continues to drain at a steady rate or changes to a yellow color, has an odor or you run a fever I would bet it is fine.

I spoke with the surgeon and he stated some people drain for up to 2 wks after MGB. Thankfully this is all normal, but strange because it stopped draining after the drain was pulled. Nonetheless, all is well in my world. Thanks for the comment.