Getting those chest tubes out was the best thing. They are more annoying than painful, but I agree, they hurt during the bed baths. Make sure to take pain meds before the nurse comes in.
Having them taken out wasn't too bad. They didn't numb me or anything, my sister held my hand and they pulled it out, no stitches, just covered it right up with gauze. I was fine, but my sister, well she passed out from watching. It was actually quite hilarious.
Having them taken out wasn't too bad. They didn't numb me or anything, my sister held my hand and they pulled it out, no stitches, just covered it right up with gauze. I was fine, but my sister, well she passed out from watching. It was actually quite hilarious.