I'm 28 yrs old and just had a hysterectomy 1 1/2 weeks ago. i am having increased pain and a foul/rotten smelling brown discharge. is this normal?

NO: You must be checked by your gyn asap and you will need a pelvic examination and culture of the discharge. Call for an examination this week; however, if pain continues or increases in severity- go directly to the er.

Not normal: You need to see your gyn surgeon and be examined asap. If you have a fever, and your doctor's office isn't open, you should go to the emergency room. You may have an infection inside (where the uterus used to connect with the vagina). If it doesn't get treated, you could have bigger complications.

Not normal.: Get checked for vaginal infection or it could just be residual blood in the vaginal vault. Best wishes and happy easter!

Possible infection?: If you are having severe pain and fuel smelling discharge after surgery this might be caused by an infection which might happen after this type of procedure. Please try to see your gyn provider asap in order to get evaluated for this. If you are experiencing fever and extreme pain you should definitely go to the ed for evaluation and treatment.