Thanks for your question. Postoperative bleeding from laparoscopic hysterectomy may continue for up to six weeks from the surgical procedure. The amount of bleeding you describe is really not concerning. Postoperative odor that smells like old blood is probably normal as well. Remember, while sleeping, blood will collect in the vagina and is usually discharged upon awakening and may have an odor. Symptoms that would be concerning are fever of 100.5 or higher that is sustained, discharge that appears to have pus involved, or discharge that has an odor that is foul (like a sewer) as well as pain not responding to routine pain medication. Postoperative care is usually included in the charge for surgery so a follow up visit should not cost anything, even though your insurance has lapsed. Nevertheless, despite insurance coverage, you are still in the postoperative stage and should be evaluated if any of the above occur. I hope this answers your questions. I am available for follow up if the need arises.