Drainage, help!

SweetSexyUnique
on 3/6/07 1:43 pm - Suffolk, VA
I have drianage coming from my incision (just a little) is this normal? I had the open gastric bypass feb 23rd and its been going on for two days and I hate this, any advice.
tegan2
on 3/6/07 11:47 pm - Lake Elmo, MN
What does it look like? Just bloody or clear or is there any sign of green/white type drainage? The safest bet would be to call you clinic and let them know about it. Good luck!
hpyheart
on 3/8/07 10:31 am - Southern, IL
Hi Crystal: A little drainage is normal if it is not yellow, green, or foul smelling. Also, as long as you are not running a fever. Does the incision look red? If so, you need to contact your physician right away. Good Luck Cathy Z
Noey718
on 3/9/07 3:17 am - Brooklyn, NY
Hey Crystal, I'm 3 weeks post op and I had the sameee problem. I thought something was wrong. It was more than a little but it wasn't a lot a lot. At times I ended up changing the dressing 2x a day. But like the woman above me said, if it's not foul smelling it's cool. My doc said it was normal. It was like every time I sat down, it would come out. I hope you get it taken out soon. But, for advice I say don't do so much moving around cause I found that to be my problem and if the wetness of the dressing bothers you, I say change it 2x like I did. Good luck!!
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