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10 days post op and I have an opening on my incision that will not stop oozing yellow! (photos)

nursetobe725May 20, 2018
I underwent BR surgery on 5/10/18 and as soon as I was cleared to change my gauze and shower (about 2 days later), i noticed yellow discharge that wouldn't scab up. I keep dressing it and dressing it and now I am day 10 and it seems to be opening up. I have no fever, and it doesn't seem to be hot. Im not sure if it hurt due to being numb down there. Any thoughts? 

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