Is it normal for the fluid from my drain to have a funny odor?

July 30, 2016
Asked By:Mommybug2000 in Little Rock, AR

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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