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reneeperdue

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reneeperdue    33

reneeperdue
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I am having a little bit of problems out of one of my incisions it has leaked a little since the day of surgery on May 30 but now it leaks even worse . It does not have an odor ! And it leaks clear liquid . Should I be worried?

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Creekwood    702

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I would definitely call your doctor and talk to them. They may even ask you to email a pic to them or probably come in to check it out. Mine never looked like that, but everyone is different. But, that doesn't look good. Call your doc maybe they can squeeze you in today!

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michpell39    399

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Is that open on the bottom? , what colour is the leak? I would get it checked out it looks a little red

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CHEZNOEL    4,061

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Wash it off with peroxide, and add polysporin. It should dry up soon! You could have an internal stitch working its way out. If it does no get better, see your surgeon!

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stept04    465

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Be careful about putting anything on it my Dr. was very adamant about anything being put on the incisions. Call your doctor.

~~~Stephanie

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reneeperdue    33

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Thanks everyone !!!

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reneeperdue    33

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Is that open on the bottom? ' date=' what colour is the leak? I would get it checked out it looks a little red[/quote']

It leaks clear and yes it is open .

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michpell39    399

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Call the doctor

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Sharpie    3,306

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call your Dr. it looks infected from the photo.. you don't want that getting worse...

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Scorpio Girl    88

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Please call your doctor.

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labwalker    1,177

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Agreed with the others... that seepage doesn't look right! Always call your doctor office. There should be someone on staff to take this sort of call.

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PrettyThick1    1,860

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I am having a little bit of problems out of one of my incisions it has leaked a little since the day of surgery on May 30 but now it leaks even worse . It does not have an odor ! And it leaks clear liquid . Should I be worried?

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That is clearly infected. Please see your doctor immediately.

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SueBee01    630

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Agree with others. See if you can send the photo to your doctors office. They may be able to advise you over the phone.

Let us know how it turns out.

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MsGal    104

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When in doubt....call the Dr. It never hurts to call....however it could hurt if you don't. AND...that's what their paid for. LOL....hope you get better really fast! Lisa

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