My belly button looks all the way open... is this normal. I will post 3 days post op belly button pic & 3 weeks post op. It oozes small amount of fluid or blood occasionally. But the real deal is.. is it suppose to look all the way open? Suggestions welcome pls.
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Hi there, it is really hard to tell without pictures or a good physical exam. Usually after a laproscopic hernia repair you will be sowllen and bruised. The small incision opening is a minor issue, that should heal well. The right thing to do is go back in for a post operative visit and...
You can get the tape off using olive oil spread over it for several minutes,Gently peel off, adding more olive oil to separate it from skin as needed,Either cover with paper tape or leave open.It is ok to get the incisions wet - but tape may keep it from catching on clothes.Best wishes.
Your photo suggests poor healing in the incision,It appears to be small and in the middle of the incision - the usual place,Keep the area clean and covered and call your surgeon.Minor healing problems can occur. Good early care and patience gets them healed. Best wishes.
