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Drain post surgery

Posted by jtags @jtags, Jun 7, 2023

Hi. I am having a total colectomy and a permanent ileostomy. Does anyone know if I will have a drain? Just thought about this now.

Thank you.

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kenc | @kenc | Jun 8, 2023

Depending on if you develop abcess. I had multiple drains.

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jtags | @jtags | Jun 8, 2023

That makes sense.
If you don’t mind me asking, did they send you home with them?

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