Seeping?

[JessRae]

I had a laparotomy on Feb 2nd. When I was discharged from hospital on the 5th, they took out my staples and im now using sterile strips that are to come off on their own between 7-10 days. I've used them before when i had the laparoscopy back in april and I never had any issues with them. However I noticed this morning I am having some seeping from the left side of my incision(bikini line). Did anyone else have this at all a week after the strips put on? I will be going to the doctor as soon as i can to have it looked at just to make sure its not infected.

[JessRae]

Thank you for replying! sorry for taking so long to get back,

I have been to the doctors, she says im healing wonderfully and the seeping that i am experiencing is likely due to the ends of the incision that have not fully closed yet, so my pants etc could be rubbing against them. I shoudve remembered this from when i had the laparocopy cause i had a similar issue! But Im more concerned now. Shes hoping in about another 2 weeks with how im healing theyll be fully closed ( they arent deep at all anymore so she didnt see the need to have more steri strips used etc.) but if i have any issues to come back in to see her.

[hopeshell]

That definitely sounds like a symptom that needs to be checked by your doctor.  I did not have any seeping.  It should not do that after the staples have been removed.  Somtimes, the incision does not heal within as quickly as anticipated.  It is important to have your doctor check it to make sure it isn't infected.  I hope all goes well!

Shelly