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I had a laparoscopy done 1 week ago, but 3 days ago my belly button started bleeding, ill stain my shirts, with blood is this normal ?

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Dr. Richard Parent answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Abnormal: Any bleeding or drainage from a laparoscopic incision is concerning. Please contact the surgeon that performed the laparoscopic procedure to schedule a follow up appointment or return to the Urgent Care or ED where the procedure was performed for evaluation.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2015

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A member asked:

I had a laparoscopy done 1 week ago, but 3 days ago my belly button started bleeding, ill stain my shirts, with blood is this normal ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Parent answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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