I am 9 days post TT drains still in not scheduled to come out for 4 more days. When draining I noticed the Odor and very dark color of my blood should I be worried
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank your for your question, I would recommend you follow up with your PS to discuss your concerns, just be patient you are still very early in the haling stage.Best wishes.
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Answer: Tummy tuck Thank your for your question, I would recommend you follow up with your PS to discuss your concerns, just be patient you are still very early in the haling stage.Best wishes.
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Answer: Dark Blood and Odor with TT Drain Thank you very much
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July 31, 2018
Answer: Very dark blood and odor from drain 9 days post TT. Do I have an infection? Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your procedure! Although mild bloody drainage and odor accompanies most tummy tuck drains I would reach out to your surgeon if this has been a change in your recovery to ensure that all is healing well. Hope this helps.
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July 31, 2018
Answer: Very dark blood and odor from drain 9 days post TT. Do I have an infection? Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your procedure! Although mild bloody drainage and odor accompanies most tummy tuck drains I would reach out to your surgeon if this has been a change in your recovery to ensure that all is healing well. Hope this helps.
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December 11, 2023
Answer: Dark malodorous bloody drainage from drain after abdominoplasty Hi and welcome to our forum!Drainage following abdominoplasty can range in color significantly from gross bloody drainage to clear serous drainage. On occasion, the drainage may represent old blood, which will be dark and with clots, but the volume should be minimal. I would check to be sure the drain is patent (open) and milk it if necessary. I am more concerned about the odor of the drainage. If you are emptying the drains 3 or more times per day, there should be no significant odor. Check frequently to ensure you are not demonstrating increasing pain, redness, swelling, or fever, which would suggest infection. If concerned, notify your surgeon..Best wishes!
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December 11, 2023
Answer: Dark malodorous bloody drainage from drain after abdominoplasty Hi and welcome to our forum!Drainage following abdominoplasty can range in color significantly from gross bloody drainage to clear serous drainage. On occasion, the drainage may represent old blood, which will be dark and with clots, but the volume should be minimal. I would check to be sure the drain is patent (open) and milk it if necessary. I am more concerned about the odor of the drainage. If you are emptying the drains 3 or more times per day, there should be no significant odor. Check frequently to ensure you are not demonstrating increasing pain, redness, swelling, or fever, which would suggest infection. If concerned, notify your surgeon..Best wishes!
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July 30, 2018
Answer: Drainage concerns I would contact your surgeon regarding the drainage color and odor. Typically the drainage will get lighter in color as healing progresses. Your surgeon will best advise you on how to proceed.
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July 30, 2018
Answer: Drainage concerns I would contact your surgeon regarding the drainage color and odor. Typically the drainage will get lighter in color as healing progresses. Your surgeon will best advise you on how to proceed.
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