Not for the squeamish! Question about post-surgery treatment....?

Something like that is to be expected post op. Sounds like you are doing everything you were taught to do properly. A low grade temp is inevitable post op. But if it gets higher than 38 C you probably have an infection that needs attention. There is almost always a discharge of clear straw colored fluid. It's called serous drainage. If it's pink, its tinged with blood and it's called serosanguinous drainage. It will smell, especially when it is on your foot. If the drainage is cloudy, (not see thru) then you may have an infection. Not uncommon in feet wounds. If you are worried, which you may have good reason to be, call your doctor at the earliest opportunity and someone there will be able to help you, and maybe even schedule a quick visit. If a trip to the emergency room is necessary, and if your doc is affiliated with that hospital, someone from the practice may be able to see you if they are on call. Surgeons never sleep. Someone will be on duty at any rate.