gaping post-surgery incision

[LitDoc]

Ladies --
Yesterday my stapes came out; small strips of tape were placed over the incision. Today I notice that several areas of the incision seem to be gaping; towards the pubis, the gap is about 1/2" wide. There's dark pink showing between the edges of skin, and the entire incision is oozing a small, intermittent amount of pale yellow liquid.

Is this normal? Should I be concerned?
Thanks,
Annette

[brthbbs]

A little clear oozing is not a problem, but the yellow was the red flag of your story.  Going back to check it out is the right thing for your doc to do.

[dian07]

You should get some medical attention immediately....if you are reading this rather than going..please just get up and go right now...this is nothing to mess around with.
Let us know how you are doing when you get back.  GO!
Peace
dian

[terrilg]

If it is oozing then I would call my doctor.  Mine had opened 2 time but no oozing and no redness to this time I just opted to let it heal on its own.  Dont wait to long you dont want an infection.  Good Luck hun I am thinking of you.

[LitDoc]

Thanks, all. I just got back from seeing the surgeon. He sealed the incision with silver nitrate, then had his nurse steri-strip it. I'm supposed to go back again Monday morning for him to take a look. Does that sound like the right thing was done? The nurse asked the doc if I need antibiotics, and he said he doesn't think so at this time. I have no fever, and the oozing is very minor.

Again, thanks to all -- you guys are amazing!
Annette

[Gatsby]

Call your dr. ASAP!! If you cannot get to your dr, go to the ER.
~Tascha