 [ Symptoms ] what happens if i leave my stitches in to long my ear was bitten off and i thought they were the kind of stitches that would fall out in i was wrong it is been 2 to 2 5 weeks past the removal date what should i do [ Disease ] com most of these symptoms are normal after the surgery but if the fever is more than a low grade fever this may indicate infection of the kidney that needs to be treated asap with antibiotics… the dripping blood is not that much to worry about till now…drink plenty of water at least 8 daily cups