Leaking incision

[attitudefree 2]

I am a month post op and everything has been going well. A little scab on my incision fell off after my shower yesterday and now this serous Fluid is draining from my incision. Should i be concerned? I think I will give my surgeon a shout today but just thought I would post it here too.

[ryansgirl 1]

unless it smells or anything it should be ok i had one and it took a minute to heal my doctor assure me it was not infected that it just happens sometimes but it doesnt hurt to call your doctor to make sure.

nikki

[attitudefree 2]

I called and they said no big deal unless it was red, swollen, smelled, or became raised. So I guess I am fine and will just continue to watch it....thanks

[cajun 46]

Mine did that too. I didn't worry about it. they all healed up fine.

[ash 5]

I had one that was leaking before I ever left the hospital. It took the longest to heal, and for a while it was quite gross (yellow goo). I called the doc and they said not to worry unless it became hot and produced more stuff. It eventually healed, but man it was a pain in the arse!

Speaking of incisions...mine are all still very reddish looking. Will that eventually fade? I hate looking at them, and I doubt I'll ever wear a bikini or anything, but they are so distracting when I look in the mirror.