Question:
I am 2 weeks post op and my incision caved in and is draining, is this normal?

   — [Anonymous] (posted on June 23, 2001)

June 23, 2001
sometimes incisions do sink in, but you should let your doctor know. It happens sometimes with weight loss, but if the drainage has a foul odor or is a strange color you could be getting an infection. Best Bet, CALL YOU DOC. That's what he's there for!!!!
   — [Anonymous]

June 24, 2001
My incision caved in for awhile, too. About 8 days after surgery I noticed a few drops of blood on my shirt. I called the surgeon and he said it was normal as long as it wasn't a huge amount or had a foul smell. He said it was just built up fluid getting out and some "liquified fat". The next day there was a good deal more blood but it stopped, there was no odor and everything has been fine since. You might want to give him a call for your own peace of mind.
   — Lindsey G.

August 18, 2009
The day after I had my staples taken out, the largest incision busted open and foul smelling drainage came out (lots). The next morning, I went to see the surgeon. He took a culture and it was a staff infection. I had to stay on a wound vac for 4 weeks. Before the abcess busted, it felt like I had a small football under the incision and pain when getting up and down. I am back to work now, incision healed and have lost 50 lbs. since May 26, 2009.
   — gastric