Did anyone have a drain with their c-section?

dana316 · July 2011

My OB mentioned that he would probably put in a JP drain when I have my c-section. (A JP drain is a simple suction drain that is placed under the skin to collect any extra drainage that could cause problems...and is removed by a nurse after 2 days or so).

Basically, from being chubby and having what amounts to back to back pregnancies, I've been left with a 'Mommy Flap'. I work at a wound care center, and I am super paranoid about getting a non-healing surgical wound...so he said the JP drain would help.

I've cared for a gazillion drains, and its not a big deal at all...but I'm a little leary of it for some reason.

Anyone have a drain put in during your c-section? Nurses, have you ever heard/seen/cared for a c-section pt with a JP?

Temp848906437505510 · July 2011

I had a drain and it was annoying. It was like a tube with a suction ball at the end and it hung down. They taped it to my inner thigh, but, that annoyed me and scared me that I would pull it out if I moved wrong, so, I basically let it hang loose. I had mine in for 4 days because I was still draining stuff. The most annoying thing was that I really couldn't put on clothes with it, but, in hindsight, I think that I probably could have.

LVBlvd · July 2011

Not with my C-Sections, but I am having a drain with my tummy tuck next month. I'm a little nervous about it!

beebe929 · July 2011

I didn't but hearing about it I wish I did. I had sooo much oozing and drainage after #2. It was so so gross.

So go fo it!

mmttc · July 2011

My aunt just had a tummy tuck and she has a drain. When she told me about it I was thinking I wished I'd had one after my c/s! I was leaking fluid like crazy. No one warned me that would happen and it scared me to death. Not to mention very embarrassing when it soaked my pants all the way through. I plan to ask for one this time.