3 days post op Tummy Tuck I have blood tissue clots in my tubes. Is it ok to leave until my next follow up 3 days from now?

May 25, 2014
Asked By:Dat1grl

They not blocking just sitting in the blub. I've emptied and recorded my discharge but of course the tissue is to large to take out. Is it ok to just leave it until my next follow up 3 days from now.

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