Wound weeping

[looly 361]

Hello - this is my first post (sorry it's a bit graphic).

I had successful surgery - without complications - a week ago. I've just noticed that one of my wounds is weeping slightly. The Fluid coming out of it has a little blood in it, but no pus and I don't have a temperature. The wound has surgical glue on it and isn't covered by a dressing, so I don't like to put anything on it, in case it causes the glue to detach prematurely.

I have an appointment with my general practitioner on Monday any way for other reasons - do you think it would be appropriate to wait until then to get it examined?

[Bryn910 519]

You should be ok until Monday. As long as it isn’t a lot of Fluid. You can always get some non-stick cause and cover it but up to you.

[looly 361]

Thanks for that!

[sillykitty 10,773]

4 hours ago, looly said:

The wound has surgical glue on it and isn't covered by a dressing, so I don't like to put anything on it, in case it causes the glue to detach prematurely.

My largest incision had dermabond and was covered by a dressing, so I think you can cover this up this weekend, and not have any effect on the glue.

[looly 361]

That's good to know.

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,003]

Yes, just cover it to keep it clean and stop any bacteria getting in the gap. If it isn’t red, sore, swollen you just want to keep it clean - and obviously, don’t take a bath or go swimming!

I just had my gall bladder out recently - most incisions healed quickly but one took about 10 days longer than the others - but finally, has closed itself up.

[BostonWLKC 807]

Some draining can be normal- I think you’re fine to wait til Monday if it isn’t red and don’t have a fever etc . As folks mentioned- keep it clean and covered
Good luck Monday !

[looly 361]

Thank you.