Why are my drains still discharging a dark red blood color instead of getting lighter at 7 days post op TT? (Photo)

Are you swollen? Appears as old blood from a possible hematoma??? Best to be seen daily if needed...

You should ask your surgeon this question - she/he is the person who can give you the best advice.  It sounds like you have been told the color in not what the surgeon exppected to see but you do not know the rest of what your surgeon is thinking.  Go ahead and ask - we don't mind questions and we do not want our patients to be home anxious and worried.

but in general, drainage from drains do lighten with time.  As yours remains dark, its most likely from a small bleed under the flap.  Without changes in the tummy contours, this is self limited  But its best to ask your surgeon for his ideas on what is causing your prolonged darker drainage and how best to manage it.