Is this normal? Post surgical "seepage"

[constatlyinpain]

I had gallbladder surgery on Nov. 14 and the incision still bleeds a little.  It was only a drop or less a day, but yesterday it was oozing/seeping a few drops or so at a time for over two hours.  That particular incision is also now tender/sore, where it wasn't before.  There is no discoloration or anything.  Is this normal?  I want your opinions before I bug my doc about it since I'm not terribly worried about it.  Just curious.  I go back to see him next week anyway.

[Jaybay]

Just call his office and run it by the nurse.  If it's something serious, they'll ask you to come in for an exam.  If not, they can give you instructions for treatment over the phone.

[Avas Mom]

Yeah i dont think that is normal at all...I took my bandages off after a wk and they were all ready scabbed(sp?) over...And its not bugging your doctor, they should understand you might have concerns you dont know what the norm is.

[constatlyinpain]

Thanks guys!  I knew you two would be the first to respond....lol

Calling in five minutes.  Diaper duty reigns supreme in this house...*sigh*

[mr.lucky66]

I still have one incision thats like that only it hasn't dripped for a day or so and is a little sore and itcht. My surgery was 22 days ago. What did the surgeon say?

[constatlyinpain]

Couldn't get through yesterday and completely forgot about it today.  Been really busy today.  I don't think it's a problem.  It doesn't hurt today.  Not yet at least.  Usually by the end of the day it hurts (just that one incision upper middle abd.) no matter what I do.  I go back to school starting Thursday evening, so I better hurry up and heal.  Can't afford to take any more time off.  If I start bleeding again I'll call the doc even if it's two o'clock in the morning.  

[Jaybay]

That's the same incision that gave me the most aggravation after surgery.  I think it's just that it's right where your upper ab muscles are, and they get quite a workout even when you're taking it easy.  Kind of feels like the aftermath of getting punched in the gut.  :-)

[mr.lucky66]

Yea Jay, I think it's the one with me too. It's higher and near center. I think it's the one they "yank the sack" out of. It hasn't dripped in 2 days but itches. I'm progressing and have eaten a slice of pizza, no problem. Next maybe a burger but not fried chicken. all the best

[Jaybay]

Hey mr.lucky!  Glad to hear things are looking up for you!  So you're already on to pizza now - that is some great news.  :-)  See, I told you things would be better after surgery!  ;-)

[mr.lucky66]

They are better and no dripage from the large incision. I think I could eat most things and seem to have re-adjusted well. If anything, I been a little constipated and will add some more fruits to my diet today.