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A 35-year-old female asked:

I have an infection in the incisions on my belly button from gallbladder removal it is oozing puss and blood can i wait the two days until my scheduled appointment w surgeon ? also i have paid the $ but not receiving the services??

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Pediatric Critical Care 33 years experience

Infected wound: if the incision is oozing pus it needs immediate attention

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