is a little drainage from the incisions normal?

[yaya9805 9]

I do have a little bit of stuff leaking out, it looks like it's been there for day or so already, I still have the gauze covering it, should I take the gauze off? When I sneeze is it making the stitches open? (I was banded 3 days ago)

[vanessa1215 35]

Call your doctor right away. Your incisions should not be draining. Best wishes!

[Honestly 18]

I have this and was put on antibiotics

[dolphintattoo 96]

I would call the doctor, my bandages are supposed to stay on and be clear (no visible staining) until they fall off in about a week. I would be worried about infection.

[Jewelsm1127 351]

Hmmm...my doc warned me that when I left the hospital for the first few days when I moved it would cause some bleeding that would come through the tape over my stitches. It did and stopped after about 3-4 days. I just had to shower and keep it clean, otherwise I was warned ahead. I left the tape on per instructions. They said it would come off on it's own, but mine held on for dear life and the doc removed it at my 2 week post op visit. No issues here. But if your doc didn't say this was normal, then give him a call to double check. Definitely doesn't hurt to ask!

[m1aman 944]

I never had any kind of leakage or draining. Talk to your doc and make him earn some of that money you threw at him.

[yaya9805 9]

Ok, thank you. I think it's mostly from surgery day, they told me I'm all clear to take a shower Sunday (today) I'm super excited, just can't remember I'd they told me to leave the tape on our not, but from what I just read, I think I do have to leave it. I'll try calling doc right now, but not sure they will answer, as today is Sunday.

[m1aman 944]

My incisions were glued together so I didn't have any tape. Doc just told me not to stand directly in the stream of Water. I pat dried immediately upon finish.

[yaya9805 9]

Well before getting into the shower, I called the Dr, he said the tape will fall off by itself, and its ok to shower, let the soapy Water fall over the stitches to help keep them clean, I'm already taking an anti biotic, so I don't have to worry of infection! Yay! I will never take showers for granted again! Lol

[alknva 16]

I experienced a little leakage too and I'm two weeks post op. Only after showers. Just keep an eye on yourself.

[yaya9805 9]

Ok, thank you. I'll keep an eye on it.

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