Question:
Has anyone had fluid coming out of their incision?
i'm 11 days postop and have pinkish fluid coming out of the middle of my insision has anyone had this and what did you do it to stop it my doctor says just let it run out but i can't even take a walk due to trying to keep this from dripping outcan i put peroxide on it? — TRACY D. (posted on October 1, 2001)
October 1, 2001
The same thing happened to me. I had leakage from the incision- VERY
FRIGHTNING.. My doctor told me to keep a clean guaze on it and just to
change it often. Mine continued to leak for approx 2 weeks. As long as
there is not a huge amount of blood or a foul odor, I would not worry much
about it. Best of Luck to Ya!!!
— [Anonymous]
October 1, 2001
It si strange you asked this question. I called my DR about that today and
the nurse said that have a abcess around one of my stitches. I will be 6
weeks post op on Thursday and mine has been draining since a wek after my
surgery. If it isnt' better I have to go in next week so they can remove
the stitich.
I was getting ripped my so much tape so I took a clean wash cloth an put
over mine and let the elastic from my panties hold it up. I couldn't stand
anymore TAPE! UGH! My Dr said that was fine especailly after he seen my
tummy.
Good Luck
— Donna J.
October 1, 2001
YES!!! my incision was leaking for over 3 weeks,the doc told it was
normal,it was the fat around the incision,it was cut in halfs and Fat
doesn't heal!!! YUCK just keep a clean pad on it;I started with gauze but
it got to expensive so the doc told me to use a kotex pad.
— Monica J.
October 1, 2001
Yes, this happened to me to. It would drain a massive amount, I thought
I'd spilled water on myself. Then it stopped, then a couple days later, it
started again. I saw the doctor and he opened it up and had me pack it.
He said it would heal faster that way. It look awful to me, but it didn't
really hurt and it did heal right up. In my post-op instructions it said
to call if the incision drained. To be safe, I think you should make sure
your surgeon knows about this. However, if it doesn't hurt, that's a good
thing.
— kcanges
October 1, 2001
Yes. I started out at about a week post-op with just a drop of two of
drainage. Then, less than a week ago (I'm only 2 weeks post-op today) I
was standing in the bathroom and noticed pinkish liquid on the vanity and
floor. When I went to clean it, I noticed it on my shorts. Lifted my
shirt and it was flowing down my shorts. I quick stripped, jumped into
the shower without turning the water on and all of a sudden I found myself
standing in what felt like gallons and gallons of "leakage".
Then I smelt it. The horrible smell. Had I turned on the water right away
I probably wouldn't have smelt it. My doctor had me in the office less
than 2 hours, removed 5 of my 19 staples and told me that walking probably
helped to move the fluid down . Now I have a 4 inch deep
"crater" that is packed 2x's a day by a nurse. I've learned to
pay total attention to my incision; and yes, they use hydrogen peroxide
on/in it and it doesn't hurt one single bit...just bubbles. My suggestion
is to dress it good and go for a walk. Good Luck to you!
— Kristin R.
October 1, 2001
I'm still pre op but am a nurse. Watch your incision for s/s
infection--red, hot swollen. Drainage with a foul odor or color other that
pink/clear. It's better out than in.
Take your temperature if you think you have an infection. Call your MD and
let him know. Good Luck Linda
— Linda B.
October 2, 2001
I certainly hope that your doctors not only opened up and packed your
incisions, but that a culture was done as well. If the wound is infected,
you need to be on antibiotics. Especially the lady who reported having a
foul smell from her drainage; that is usually an indication of infection.
I have had a horrible Staph infection from a back incisoin before, and
required a two week hospitalization with IV antibiotics. Also, please ask
your doctor before pouring peroxide on your wounds, even if it "just
bubbles". Doctors sometimes use other antiseptics that you may think
is peroxide, but I wouldn't suggest using this unless your doctor asked
that you do so. When you pack a wound, it is imperitive that you allow the
tissue to granulate and heal. This may hinder the healing process. A
draining wound is not something to be taken lightly, and your doctor should
have you come in immediately to check the area, and not give phone advice
when they cannot see/smell/culture the area properly.
— Jennifer P.
October 2, 2001
I had a yellowish pus discharge that my wife a RN thought was a infection.
My surgeons nurse saw it but blew it off but I called again the next day
and demanded to be seen by my surgeon...... I am diabetic and was really
scared. Surgeon put me on antibiotics and said fat was necrotizing (dying)
and likely infected....... I complained about his nurse and her attitude
that was bad, and designed to make me feel that I was a bother. I said I am
the patient, he is the doctor and she is the nurse but between us I am a
customer and he is a business. He agreed and said he would speak to the
nurse. I hope she got her head kicked in. Its YOUR health if your worried
be persistent.... It could save your life. I love my surgeon and his care
and dont feel my problem was typical, thats why the post is anymous.
— [Anonymous]
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