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I've started leaking fluid a lot of fluid from my stitches, had Tummy Tuck 4 weeks ago, is this normal?

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I had a tummy tuck 4 weeks ago and my recovery has been great. But this morning I started leaking a lot of fluid front one area of my stitches. Is this normal as the swelling goes down?

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