Post tummy tuck: my drain color is kind of dark like dark purple?

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Well yesterday went I c my dr b I have a lot headaches and trow up that morning so she prescribe naproxen and really helps... but now I m kind is scared bc I have only one drain and the color change yesterday too first was blood then kind of like apple juice but now since yesterday is really dark purple it is ok that color I will be back with my surgeon on Monday to take out but I just don't like the color I don't know if because I trow up yesterday I damage something inside!!

Mehdi K. Mazaheri, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. My advice is to see your surgeon sooner than next Monday since the color has changed after your vomiting. Good luck DrMaz

Ankur Mehta, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I agree with my colleagues below. I think you should try and see your surgeon earlier rather than later. If you vomited and then noted a change in the color you could put tension on your muscle repair and caused something to bleed. The color change from red to yellow (apple juice) is normal and is good but changing back to red and then purple is a little concerning. The purple color is usually dark old blood. I hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck!Ankur Mehta MD

Ross Blagg, MD · Answer

Hi,The color change can be normal, but it's best to let your surgeon know about it sooner rather than later. All the best in your recovery!Dr. BlaggAustin, TX

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.I would notify your surgeon immediately. If you had an episode of vomiting that can stretch and pull on the tummy tuck. The increased pressure from vomiting could of pulled something and caused some bleeding. Also, if the drainage is now a dark color it would lead me to think maybe you have a small hematoma that is now draining through the drain. The best way to determine this is for an in person evaluation.

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