I am almost 2 weeks post op TT, Lipo, fat transfer. I am putting out 40-50cc of fluid in 24hrs. As of yesterday I noticed the fluid had a funny smell. Not like a foul infection kinda smell. Just a odd smell. Can't really put my finger on what to compare it to. Sulfa maybe? Herbal vitamin smell....
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August 1, 2016
Answer: Is it normal for the fluid from my drain to have a funny odor?
Photographs alone are inadequate to accurately evaluate your condition. It is still too early in the postoperative course to judge your results. You should expect to see ongoing improvement for at least another 3 months. Based on the information you've provided, i.e. your age, no children, and ...
Dear madam, Allow me to discuss 2 issues. In regard to alcohol drinking, my pre operative instructions call for avoidance of alcohol for 2 week before surgery because it is a blood thinner and can cause exc...
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