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Drain Removal

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Warrensburg, MO

I'm getting drains removed on Thursday. Is this going to hurt? Do they just pull them out? I have two. Where they come out, they are a little scabbed over and there is a stitch holding them. I can't wait to have them removed, but can't imagine this doesn't hurt. I have quite a bit of tenderness throughout my chest where I can feel the drains under my skin.

February 15, 2016
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A MyBCTeam Member

Yep unfortunately the bullet holes will be there as a reminder of the fight we were in.

March 2, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

I was scared to death, but turns out I didn't need to be. Doctor took them out while I was talking to him, didn't feel a thing.

February 21, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

I had them out this morning,.. Didn't hurt at all and what a relief!! Thank you all for your advice, it helped a lot!

February 18, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

Hi,

I had two drains and they were in for almost a month. I did not feel anything when they pulled them out.

Good luck! Hugs

February 20, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

I would use the word Weird but not painful. I did take a half a Valium and was disappointed I wasted it! HA! Super easy no worries!

February 19, 2016

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