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

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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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