surgery tuesday..... drainage from incision normal?

cross_89
on 7/24/14 8:23 pm

Im seeing fluid drainage from one of my incisions is not much but is this normal?

Missella20
on 7/24/14 11:02 pm
RNY on 07/11/13

I think it is normal. I had a drainage tube for a week to collect this drainage. Do you have one?  Call your doctor and ask about it!

 

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Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 7/24/14 11:26 pm - OH

Yes, it is normal. Just keep an eye on it for redness, swelling, or a foul smell (which can indicate an infection).

Lora

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