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SKMc
Jun 20, 2012, 10:44 AM
I am recovering from a laproscopic appendectomy - performed Saturday a.m. June 9th. Ran a low-grade fever but didn't experience any oozing or bleeding after the surgery. The steri-strips have come off and there is pinkness and some swelling around the incisions. Is this cause for concern?

tickle
Jun 20, 2012, 01:03 PM
Pinkness and swelling around the incisions is natural trauma to the skin and underlying tissue. Just keep a close eye on it, bleeding is good, that is cleansing, but if you see any yellow coloured discharge, report to your doctor, but then I trust you have a follow up for this surgery?