I had a drain tube removed a week ago and its still draining, only now little blood clots come out. Is this normal?

September 4, 2014
Asked By:christy69 in Alabama, AL

I had a drain tube removed a week ago after a tummy tuck. Its still draining which my surgeon said was normal. However, when i changed my bandages last night and again this morning, they had clotting blood on them. Is the wound trying to heal or should i follow back up with my doctor.

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September 8, 2014

Answer: Drainage after tummy tuck

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September 6, 2014

Answer: Concerned about bloody discharge

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 6, 2014

Answer: Concerned about bloody discharge

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 5, 2014

Answer: Wounds draining after drains removed.

Erik Miles, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 5, 2014

Answer: Wounds draining after drains removed.

Erik Miles, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Follow up

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