Whipple procedure drain removal

I’ve just recently undergone the Whipple procedure and was wondering how long it was before all drain tubes were removed. My operation was around 7 weeks ago and I’ve come out of hospital with a drain tube left in. Volume coming out was around 30 to 40 mls over a 24hr period but over the last few days it’s increasing to over 200 mls over 24hrs. Has any one else experienced this and if so how long before it totally dried out ? 

  • Hi Cyclespeedway,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. Unfortunately I'm unable to advise on this - the best thing is to speak to your doctor if you can.

    If you would like to talk anything through with our nurses, who may be better able to advise, then you can reach them on 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best and I hope things improve for you soon,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator