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Fistula - Leakage Post Operation?

Hi,

Before 23 days I was operated for Fistula. The doctor advised me to to apply Butadin socked in surgical cotton at the operated spot for 2 weeks. Even after doing this, I get leakage everyday and do not know what to do. The leakage consists of thick mucus and some particles.The doc says that it will continue for 2-3 weeks since operation. But now even after 3 weeks the flow is still there and my underwear and pants get wet. I would like to have second opinion if this happens post operation and what I should do? Anybody who has undergone Fistula operation can help me probably by sharing the experience.
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I work has a dislysis tech and have seen this often if the drainage has stopped and the swelling gone down you should be fine. But I would call your surgeon anyway to let him check it out remember this is going to be a lifeline for you so you really want to make sure no infection is going on,
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Dr.Elliot,

It stopped around 2 week of June.
Thanks,

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are u still having this drainage or did it stop?
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