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I have a yellow, smelly discharge 2 weeks after Breast Reduction surgery. Is this normal?

marysue12Apr 29, 2015
I have recently discovered some smelly yellow discharge on the steri drips that have fallen off the incisions, 2 weeks afterbreast reduction surgery. The odor is absolutely foul. I think I notice it more than others because it's on me. I admit that I did not finish taking my prescribed antibiotics, and I am concerned that as a result I have developed an infection. I don't have a fever, chills, or any pain. Any thoughts? Should I start taking my antibiotics again?

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