White substance in drain 2 weeks after tummy tuck? (Photo)

July 31, 2017
Asked By:Domino1990 in El Paso, TX

It's two weeks to the day since I had my surgery. I have noticed there are white stringy clots like things in my drain tube. I've contacted my nurse (doctor is out of town for the week) and she says it's normal.... I'm just worried it's and infection and pus is draining out.

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