Getting Used to Life With a Smith Drain
Waking up from surgery to find a smith drain tucked under your bandages can be a bit of a shock, especially if you weren't exactly expecting to go home with one. It's one of those things medical staff mention in passing during the pre-op blur, but it doesn't really sink in until you're staring at a plastic bulb filled with fluid. If you're currently sitting on your couch wondering how on earth you're supposed to sleep, shower, or move around with a tube coming out of your side, don't panic. It looks a lot more intimidating than it actually is. ...