Reply to Daughter
That's a standard drain put in post-surgery. To prevent blood and fluids from building up under the skin as much as possible. Will be easily removed prior to discharge.
Xndman
Feb 27, 2023 12:49 pm
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Renfromtexas
Feb 28, 2023 2:31 pm
Reply to Xndman
It wasn't removed prior but a week after and not for abscess but for the surgery. If left too long it could cause an infection. Too early a build up of fluids.
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