I had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and my bellybutton started leaking right after the stitches were removed at 1 week, my incision right below my belly button starting leaking dark red and sometimes yellow fluid at exactly 2 weeks post op, causing it to open at the center. I went to see my doctor, he gave prescribed “clyndamicina” and another antibiotic for 10 days. It’s been 1 week after I started the 2 antibiotics, I see little or no improvements. Lab work came “body not responding to antibiotics”
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For tummy tucks many surgeons use JP drains (Jackson-Pratt drains). This type of drain collects fluid from the surgical site and is easily maintained and emptied. It is a suction drain but it less complex and cumbersome compared to a wound vac.
Any time you are experiencing new symptoms that are concerning you need to contact your surgeon for advice. Swelling is common and expected at this phase of healing, but if you feel it is excessive your surgeon needs to assess you. Chills and sweating could be symptoms of an infection and...
Based on your description the drainage may be related to that suture end that is still in the belly button. Contact your surgeon to have it removed. The discharge will likely stop once that suture end is removed and the area has a little time to fully heal.
