What is normal discharge?

Hi.

My hysterectomy was planned LAVH but it ended up being abdominal. Things have been pretty much as expected, I think.

I have just noticed today, (4 weeks and 2 days post op) that I have a discharge that looks brownish yellow. Is this normal? Could it be the stitches dissolving? I don't have pain or burning or a fever or even a nasty odor. Just this brownish yellow discharge.

Anyone else find this at just past 4 weeks?

Thanks!

Dear Scaredy Cat,
I have a brownish to rust colored discharge that's been going on for awhile (now almost 4 weeks since TAH). Last week my surgeon said it was normal. Today I saw stitches come out for the first time. It did turn more yellowish with the coming of the stitches.

geniemiami,

Thank you so much for your fast response! I am relieved that your surgeon said this is normal. I hope your recovery goes well and that you feel 100% real soon. PM me sometime if you want to compare recovery notes.
scaredy_cat

Hi scaredy_cat
Just wanted to add that it sounds pretty normal to me too. I had similar at 5 weeks. The brownish stuff is old blood and the yellow color is probably from stitches dissolving. If you start to notice a bad odor you'll want to have it checked to make sure there isn't any infection.
's, Rita

Thanks! I am very glad to hear that it sounds normal. When something "different" happens "down there" I tend to get worried. You all are wonderful.

Thanks again -- Very much, for the replies.