have a hematoma

i had a drain that was backed up and doc unplugged. long story short, i did more work on it cause it quit draining again and now is draining very dark purplish blood. doc said over the phone is a hematoma and complicates my recovery. what the heck, i want to know now and not have to wait until tomorrow to find out what he is talking about.  anybody experience this? vick

Hematoma, is a blood clot. the blood clot is probably inhibiting the drain from working right. If it doesn't drain properly, can result in slow healing, infection, they may have to do something to get the clot broken down... just dunno exactly when it comes to a drain. I can only guess. I have no experience in this area.
I wonder if they may need to remove that drain and put a new one in? Please let us know what you find out. I just have no clue what it all means. Please let me know, so in the future if I run into someone else this happens with I will have a better understanding.
You are in my prayers. I hope they can get it resolved easily and your healing can progress well.
Big Hugs Vick!
Patrece

Yikes! Stay positive, hopefully everything will get worked out quickly. We are thinking and praying for you.