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My opinion is that any discharge should be reported to the doctor.

Check with your Dr but you may find it is fine.

My largest incision had leakage. I was happy that it started right before one of my first follow-ups. My Dr told me it is normal (I didn't have a drainage tube). She dressed it and sent me on my way.

She told me to keep it properly dressed in clean gauze/cotton and medical tape. It drained/leaked for about a week. It was a lot and I mean enough to soak through my tops/pants.

It never opened back up or got infected because I kept it covered when clothed and at night I let it breathe. I also slept on a towel so that when I was on my side, it could drain without soaking my sheets.

I showered as usual and had no problems after that week. BTW, mine didn't hurt, it was tender to the press, but it didn't bother me.

Has anyone experienced leakage from their incision site?

Can you describe it? Color, consistency, smell...is area discolored, hot, swollen, lumped?

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It's coming from my belly button, it's doesn't smell, it's slightly pink in color and pretty thin

Did you call the doctor today?

I'm relieved and I know you are!

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