Did you leave the hospital with a Surgical Drain after transplant?

@dhrubasen, That is an interesting question. I suppose you could ask your transplant team what they have to say about their numbers.
As for myself, I had a liver and kidney and did have 3 drainage tubes after surgery 16 years ago. I can remember leaving the hospital on day 7 with some tubes still draining. However, when I was dicharged on day 30 from outpatient care to return to my home (at a distance) I did n ot have any more tubes or drainage.

I will add that each of us is different, and will have different post surgery recovery and healing. Are you the patient, or are you asking for someone else? How long ago was the transplant? Are you having concerns about your drainage?

I am the patient. Just want to alert my caregivers what may be in store.

So basically you had the drain for 30 days. I didnt know this.

No. What I meant was that I don’t remember the exact length of time that I had them, however when my husband drove us home, I had no drains.
You will be able to manage them yourself. I did not need any help from my husband/ caregiver for that.

I actually had a liver and kidney at same time. So I don’t know if my drains were for liver or kidney or both! Your pre transplant nurse could be more specific for you.
I’ll be here if you have any more questions.

You were in outpatient care for 30 days - not sure what means. Were you staying at some place after discharge from hospital?

I had a drain for about 30 days after a kidney transplant. I think it is standard procedure.

Good morning from Canada
I had drains after my liver transplant, bile duct reconstruction and hernia operation.

@dhrubasen, I see that my response was misleading. Let me explain: After discharge from hospital (inpatient), there will still be the need for repeat labs and other protocol procedures that can be performed as an "outpatient". Patients who live nearby will be able to commute from home for these frequent return labs, doctor appointments, and any follow-up procedures. Since I live far from Mayo, where I received my transplant, my husband and I stayed at the Gift-of-Life Transplant House while in Rochester. We were easily able continue my "outpatient" follow-up care. It was just like being at home And then, on Day 30 after my transplant, I was discharged from Mayo, and returned my real Kentucky home. I hope this better explains what I meant.

Patients who live near to their transplant center will be able to commute from their own homes. My neighbor received his kidney transplant locally (40 miles) and I was asked to step in when his caregiver needed to be at work. He was in the hospital for 7 days. I drove him to the transplant clinic a few times for his weekly labs/appointment. His drain tube was no longer draining for his 2nd weekly appointment.

@dhrubasen, Please talk to your transplant team about what you might be expecting after the kidney transplant. Where are you in your journey? Have you been evaluated? Are you on the transplant list? Any chance you will be at Mayo, MN?

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.

@mkhogan, Me too! I had 3 drains in abdomen, and also a Bile duct tube that 'went' home with me!
I hope you are doing well.

How long was it with you? Did u manage yourself or needed the help of a care giver?