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4 days post op, does this look normal?

First full body picture was earlier today, I went for a walk, body cramped up stomach and shoulder hurt like hell. went a little too far(apparently even though it was nothing really) anyway, now I'm laying in bed and it looks like this. Does this look normal ? Should I call my doctor tomorrow?

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Seepage is normal after a surgery like this. If you feel like the incision sites are compromised you should call your doctor.

Looks like bruising? Unless your incision has come open or you have foul smelling discharge or a feverish site you are probably ok. Normal walking should not have caused any problems.Of course throw the generic disclaimer in to always check with your surgeon if you are concerned. :)

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It's just that the bruising want there before I went for the walk and now it's covered in the huge spots so I wasn't sure.

Call doctor if still concerned in morning. If you develop a fever consider going to ER.

I think it is normal, too! But don't just go to ER, call your surgeon before you do that! Best wishes, Karen

Oh my I was banded April 5th you should see te bruise I have it is like a rainbow. From my port insision almost to my waist I was so worried I call my dr. They said it was normal.

It looks like a hematoma which is just blood beneath the skin. I get them frequently during blood draws with inexperienced nurses.

If the area is tender or warm to the touch see your dr immediately but if the only strange thing is bruised like coloration I wouldn't worry too much. You probably just had a capillary open up near the incision site.

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