Hip surgery. Leaking from where the metal clips were

No Luvinlex it is not Lymphatic fluid, i am an holistic Therapist and i know qhite a lote about the systems of the body. I am so hacked off, It is not my SCAR it is the Hole from the Staple, it is only coming out of one of them though. I just can't make it out, If it was the incision i would worry so much more. 3mm wide the would has to close, but it can't be left undresses as anything could get it to it, it is an open wound but very small, the colour is yellow does not smell at all x has anyone else on this site had this happen to them, and what was the result x

Yes Julia i am still having the injections 40 they gave me phew, to stop DVT, my Surgeon did tell me origianlly that i may have some leakage due to the injection, but give me a break, everything was ok for 7 days no leaking and my scar was looking great, and all of a sudden it started leaking why who knows. I am overweight, but i have lost a stone since being home. I can't wait for Wednesda to come, so much gong on. My Dad passed away a couple of weeks ago, it is all just too much x

Hi Renee. I have a small hole at the side of the long scar that is leaking. Yellowish in colour does not smell, i had 38 staples all came out fine no leakage form any other part of it, just this site where the stable was in, the whole has got a little bigger, The incision is great clearing up fine, it just next to a quarter of the way up, i know this will not stop leaking, and fresh air is the best, but i am not leaving it withouth the dressing on, as it is an open wound, i am going back to see my surgeon on Wed if this is still leaking, as he told me to, he did say he would clean it out, this is a very small hole but i just hope that i don't have to be opened up all over again staples back in grrrr then i am back where i started. I really have had enought of all this, as i was doing so well. They will clean it has they have done previously but i know it will not stop the leaking from that tiny metal clip hole x

Day walker my mother had fluid loss from staples, in fact it was running down her legs and was so alarming. Like you it was clear and did not smell. She was treated with antibiotics too, but the doctor seemed to think it was fluid that had built up around the wound, and in the leg, that had to find an opening. This turned out to be true, she was perfectly well.

We were worried sick at the time though, but it was fine.

If you don't have a temperature, it isn't a strange colour and doesn't smell - we can be hopeful this is what it is. I really hope so, I can imagine how stressful this is for you. Anyone would feel like this, please can you let me know how you are. Massive hugs to you xx

Will let you know Rose i see my Consultant next Wednesday, my hubs took 4 weeks holday off to look after me, and then i am faced with this. I know i am unable to change anything, but this if the first time in my life i have been unable to do anything, i can't even do all my exercises because i do not want to put more pressure on my leg, will let you know x

I have battled with feelings of helplessness too, and felt more vulnerable than at any time of my life. It is the very definition of patience and perseverance. And just when you could see the light at the end of the tunnel you have yet another hurdle. A big one at that. But you can do it - you will overcome this one as well. You have just a few days to wait to see your dr, I would assume for now you are fine, worrying will just make you feel even worse. Hopefully it is good news and you can carry on with your recovery as before nothing is lost. Thinking of you - I know it must be so hard to think of anything else....praying all will be well on Wed for you.

Also day walker anyone whom has just lost a parent on top of this operation is going to be feeling so fragile, and your capacity to deal with anymore stress is going to be very very limited. I hope you have lots of support around you at the moment, and you have all of us. Every day as it comes, one day to the next is all you can do. This dark period will end, you will feel better at some point but you need time to heal in every way. It will be okay. Hold tight.