Hi it’s been a week since my keyhole surgery to remove my ectopic pregnancy and left tube and the wound in my belly button seems to be leaking pink fluid. Did anyone else have this ? I guess stitches in the belly button might take longer to heal.
Thanks
Hiya. It’s been a week for me too for exactly the same surgery and no leaking. Lots of itching though! Might be an idea to ring the ward and ask them for advice or make an appointment with your GP’s practice nurse? xxx
Dear Rims,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
Whilst surgical wounds sometimes do take a little longer to heal, any discharge from a wound could possibly be a sign of infection so I would advise making an appointment with a practice nurse at your GP surgery to have it reviewed.
If you find that you have an increased body temperature of more than 37°C or offensive smelling discharge or the wound site starts oozing or feels hot to touch, please do get urgent medical attention as soon as possible as these can be signs of infection.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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I had that and it was an infection. 1 week of antibiotics and it was all cleared up.