Belly Button discharge?

bublegirl1
on 7/30/15 10:37 am

RNY on 11/10/14

Sorry for the TMI....but I noticed a crust around my belly button so I kinda looked inside and saw some pus like stuff so I get up to get qtips to clean it and when I lay back down it starts oozing out. Mostly watery but some chunks as well.

Since my gallbladder surgery a few months ago my belly button opening is super small. I used to be able to clean it pretty deep with a qtip and now I barely can get one in, even just the tip. And it hurt when trying to clean it so of course I was worried I tore something open. Lol No bleeding that I can see.

Has this happened to anyone else? What do I do?

thanks!

-Amie

Jennifer K.
on 7/30/15 11:01 am - Phoenix , AZ

RNY on 06/20/06

An umbilical hernia occurs when intestine, fat, or fluid pushes through a weak spot in the belly. This causes a bulge near the belly button, or navel.

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/common-types-of-hernias-umbilical-hernia

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

peachpie
on 7/30/15 11:43 am - Philadelphia, PA

RNY on 04/28/15

One of my incision sites right above my belly button got a slight infection, Just like you described but, minimal oozing not a lot. The doc took a wait and see approach first, but ended up putting me on antibiotics that cheated it right up.

5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI

Izzi
on 7/30/15 12:34 pm

RNY on 08/12/15

Call your surgeon's office. I am sure that they will see you ASAP or call you in some meds! Can you check your temp? That could also be helpful when talking to them. I would also make sure that you speak to a nurse at the office not just the person who answers the phones. Best of luck to you!

izzi

kokosuggs
on 8/2/15 7:36 pm

My Daughter has dealt with this for years..she's 23 now..We've told several doctors but they don't seem concerned...she just tries to keep it dry & cleaned.. sorry Im not much help...If you find out any info let me know :)

RNY 1/19/15 SW 238 CW 169 GW ??

bublegirl1
on 8/2/15 10:16 pm

RNY on 11/10/14

Thanks for the replies! I did email my surgeon and he said to come in but he was going on vacation so they can't get me in til the 12 and he's an hour away anyway. So he told me I need to clean it deep inside. I can't really cuz the opening is so small now. But I'm doing the best I can and using alcohol and the spray neosporin and it is looking better since the day after I started. So I'll just keep an eye on it.

-Amie