Mike believe me that blood is better out than in, until the drains stop filling up then its best your were you are, i was only in for 2 days, had to go home with 2 drains in (decided to stay in hotel though in London as was poorly), i kinda fibbed and said i had less bloodloss than i did, not on purpose, hubby didnt read the measurments properly, so at 5 days i had my drains out, and i filled up like a balloon, had to be drained weekly with a needle in my tummy, dont worry everyone it didnt hurt as there isnt any feeling in the tum were they put the needle, and i was tooing and frowing from nottinghamshire to London on a weekly basis.
I also had a blood transfusion, still kicked me out of the clinic 2 days after had op mon, was out wed, so be thankful your in a nice hospital mate, lap it up all you can.
Michelle