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jackson pratt drainage

by jf1979, Sep 26, 2009 03:07PM

has anyone had a drainage touch a nerve on their breast and hurt when milking it? how did it feel when it was taken out?

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by SueYoung55, Sep 26, 2009 05:29PM

JP drains are a pain in the patootie. These drains are inside your body sometimes 7 to 12 inches. So, when you want to work your drain, let me suggest you put a little KY jelly between your fingers which helps them glide over the tube quickly and efficiently.

If you have silastic drains they don't hurt when they come out.

The first breast surgeon I had used JP drains and that did hurt when coming out, just take a deep breath and it's over.

Once it's out,, life is much better.

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