<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.In oct had incsional hernia repair with mesh implantIn nov had aspiration of 1000ccs of fluid In dec had 2 nd surgery due to abcess of fluid filled cyst is this common, how long will it continueam still wearing binder and drain tube  <response>: Hello, the answer is no. This is not common. You were unlucky enough to suffer from a serious complication of surgery. The skin protects the interior of our body from bacteria and other pathogens. Skin cuts may invite pathogens inside the body. Thats why surgeons should be very careful and meticulous when preparing the patients skin for incisions. Hollow organs like the intestine also harbor potential pathogens. Injury of the intestine may release those pathogens to the peritoneal cavity and cause infections. I dont know what happened in your case, but peritoneal infections can be hard to eradicate. I cant tell how much time is required. Only your surgeon can estimate that. When the fluid stops coming out through the tube, youll be very close. I hope you get better soon! Kind Regards! 