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      • May 2, 2011 at 4:52 pm
      jonellecm
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        Hi, I had my drain in for about 3 weeks. I was also terrified about what to expect and the pain. I researched drain removal online and a lot of people said it was quick, uncomfortable, but painless. My personal experience was not that. It was very painful for me and did not seem quick at all. I had an extremely long tube that reached from under my arm all the way up to my neck. however my pain tolerance is not high and  I believe it depends on the person. I was in a lot of pain after it was removed, which I expected to have relief. I would advise you take pain killers before going in and have someone go with you to comfort your nerves. I don't mean to scare you, I just want you to know my experience which may be different from others.

        • May 2, 2011 at 4:52 pm
        jonellecm
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          Hi, I had my drain in for about 3 weeks. I was also terrified about what to expect and the pain. I researched drain removal online and a lot of people said it was quick, uncomfortable, but painless. My personal experience was not that. It was very painful for me and did not seem quick at all. I had an extremely long tube that reached from under my arm all the way up to my neck. however my pain tolerance is not high and  I believe it depends on the person. I was in a lot of pain after it was removed, which I expected to have relief. I would advise you take pain killers before going in and have someone go with you to comfort your nerves. I don't mean to scare you, I just want you to know my experience which may be different from others.

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