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Hi All,

Sending out the best and highest Energy and Light for our healing this month and beyond from our procedures. One thing that I wanted to post is about the JP drains that I have post DMX. They definitely take some getting used to!!!! There are 2 things I have found helpful. One, is that the drain maintenance can be a bit challenging in the beginning when there is a lot of fluid filling the bulbs. I also had some thicker drainage collect on one side (which my advice nurse called fibrin and says it is what the body produces when it is trying to heal itself). It was very difficult to get it out of the bulb when emptying. I found it very helpful to heat up the bulb in a bowl of super warm/hot water before milking the tubes and emptying. I then tried to break up as much of it as possible with my hands before opening the plug… and that was very helpful. I was told that if I couldn't empty it over time and it prevented me from clearing the drains that I would have to go back to have the bulb replaced etc. I am thankful this worked and has actually been very effective!! Also, I have found it very very helpful to use hand sanitizer (after washing my hands thoroughly etc.) on the drain tubes to help milk them fully and get everything into the bulb before emptying. I hope this might be able to help someone….. these tips have really made a big difference for me.

Also, one of my openings where the drain exits my skin has been placed near the middle of my rib cage and is extremely sensitive and uncomfortable. The other one is hidden under my compression bra and doesn't have any sensation at all. I found that if I can pull my compression bra down over the exit site on the tender side it is less painful and I am able to breathe better and move about more comfortably.

Huge hugs to all, and best wishes for putting all of this in our rear view mirrors as we heal!!!!!