I had liver transplant 5 years ago. Had 3 drains. I was taken out first week in hospital. I went to gift of life with 2 still in and draining. I had to measure output and drain. That one was removed on day 21 when staples removed. I did go home with the bile tube in because stitch holding it had not quite dissolved yet. I took that one out myself at ho when it wa read and stitch had dissolved.