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Originally Posted by Dylan
Thinker,
Can I ask why you didn't need tubes?
Like is there a special procedure that means you don't need tubes? Or, is it a before-size thing or something?
Would Like To Avoid Tubes,
Dylan
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Hey Dylan...
It didn't have anything to do with size; of that I'm sure. I was average sized (basically, a 36-C) and big enough that my only option was the double-incision.
Going into the surgery, the assumption on my part and the part of the surgeon was that drainage tubes would be included. When I first woke up and spoke with the surgeon, I asked him how the tubes were.
He said, "You don't have tubes. I didn't see a need for them."
And that was the end of it.
Since they are for drainage, I can only assume that I was not bleeding heavily at all. I was very good leading up to the surgery in avoiding things that act as blood thinners, and I took Arnica for a few weeks prior. *shrug* Maybe those things contributed.
So... Long story longer... I don't know a specific reason. Perhaps you can ask prospective surgeons in what instances they would opt to refrain from the tubes.
Sorry I can't be of more help than that...