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Drain output is very little but it's an odd color (Like dark apple cider). Is that normal?

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I'm 13 days post op from inverted T tummy tuck and have had 2 of my 3 drains removed. The final drain will probably be removed tomorrow at my appointment but suddenly the color changed a day or two ago. I'm only getting 13 cc or less per day. No fever and not really a foul smell but the drainage site does hurt. Is this an infection or just the end of the drainage cycle?

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