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. That s why surgeons should be very careful and meticulous when preparing the patient s 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 don t know what happened in your case but peritoneal infections can be hard to eradicate. I can t tell how much time is required. Only your surgeon can estimate that. When the fluid stops coming out through the tube, you ll be very close. I hope you get better soon! Kind Regards!