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Sep 05, 2016

Post-Op Reversal Surgery Wound Care Concerns

This topic is about a person who recently had an ostomy reversal surgery and is noticing some changes in their wound packing. They are concerned about whether these changes are normal. Here’s what they observed and some advice they received:

- After removing the saline-soaked wound packing, they noticed it appeared lime green.
- There was some blood on the gauze when it was taken out.
- They do not have a fever and have not been diagnosed with an infection.

Advice and insights from others include:

1. It is strongly recommended to seek immediate medical advice. Any unusual color, like lime green, or bleeding from the wound should be checked by a healthcare professional to ensure there is no infection or other complications.
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