Pain and Smelly Discharge 3 Years After Several Surgeries

December 10, 2008

I have had 6 surgeries: C-section, Tubal ligation, Umbilical hernia repair, major abdominoplasty, and Liposuction, which were done 8 1/2 - 9 years ago; and Lapiscopic surgery which was done 3 years ago. Since the Lapiscopic surgery, I still experience pain and smelly discharge directly behind my navel. Is it possible that there may be something terribly wrong that the last surgeon may have missed or maybe caused? Please help!

Answers (12)

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May 21, 2010

Answer: Smelly Belly Button Drainage MUST be investigated

May 21, 2010

Answer: Smelly Belly Button Drainage MUST be investigated

February 10, 2009

Answer: Possibly due to a foreign body

February 10, 2009

Answer: Possibly due to a foreign body

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