Surgery

Hi all,

Had my surgery last Tuesday the 20th went great, but now I can't get rid of the gas and a new problem I have fluid leaking from one of my sites, went to ER they say not to worry but I'm calling my Surgeon in the Morning. Has this happened to anyone else

I leaked fluid from my belly button for about 8 days. It stopped right after I had my JP drain removed. Not sure if that was a coincidence or not.

It was nasty. I used to tape paper towels to my stomach because it was soaking through my shirts. Gauze wasn't cutting it.

I have no drains just strips and it's driving me nuts I'm going through Post-op Sponges like crazy can't wait for it to stop

What color is it?

Clear with a little red in it that's why I'm calling the Dr. in the morning

I think they call that serosanguineous fluid.

I had puss ooze out an incision site. Not as much as you described, but my doc put me on an antibiotic to clear it up.

I drained from one of my incisions for a long time. Mine was a clearish yellow tint. I saw the surgeon at the time and it was normal one of my stitches had opened up and that is why I was draining. I didn't have drains either.

Happy Surgery-Over. It helps the medical team learn what common patient concerns are so good job calling with questions. Walking seems to be a favorite way to alleviate pain associated with gas. It might help ease your mind if you monitor your temperature; a rise in body temperature might signal an infection is brewing.

For the gas, I suggest walking as much as possible. It will help keep things moving.

As far as the leaking, I did leak for a few days and my surgeon wasn't concerned.