Wound opening above butt crack after surgery. What do I do? (Photo)

June 4, 2015
Asked By:Elisa0407 in Macomb, MI

im 3 weeks post op a trunk lift and butt lift surgery after massive weight loss.But on week 2 i noticed i was leaking from behind. When i went for my post op appt. my dr said i had an opening behind above my butt crack. She says its very common & just to apply dry pads. Which ive been doing. Tonight my behind has been hurting more than usual. So i had my husband take a phone Is this normal!? What do i do ? Please help!

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