lfrarck

I was banded on 9-28-07 and almost immediately noticed that just above and to the right of my port incision was a bulging area. I assumed it was from the port, but as the days went on and 5 days out I developed a fever, I went back to the doctor. He said I had a hematoma where the muscle or lining of the stomach must have bled where they sewed the port in place. What it feels like is this: In the morning it's not too bad, it just feels like there's a small Water balloon under my skin. As the day goes on, it feels like the balloon fills up and pushes on everything inside. Has anyone experienced anything like this? The doctor says it will go away in a few weeks, but I would love to know what others have done to get some relief while it is healing. Just to know I'm not the only one would be great. Would love to hear. Lisa

Don't want to get you discouraged, Im now 7 months out from surgery and we're pretty sure it's gone now. My doctor tried twice to aspirate it, but said it was too thick. My first fill in November had to be done under flouroscopy because they couldn't find the port through the hemotoma. In January, I had to have a slight unfill, and the doctor said a little bit was still there, but he was able to find the port. So we figure it is gone now. I had quite a bulge for quite awhile, but it didn't seem to cause too many problems and it just took a long time to go away. Let us know how it goes for you. Good luck. Lisa

I have a bulge on my side also, but I had a hematoma near the port site that has apparently caused the bulge. About 1 1/2 weeks after surgery the blood started oozing out of two of my incisions. The doctor tried twice to aspirate it, but the blood was still too thick and clot like. I oozed for another 1 1/2 weeks and just stopped on Saturday. The doctor told me the hematoma would eventually be absorbed by my body. The bulge is still there, but seems to slowly be getting smaller. He said it may take a few weeks. Don't know if this is anything like what you are experiencing. I haven't found anyone yet who has had the same experience. It is just a thought.

I was banded 9-28-07. Had a complication as I have a hematome near the port site. It has been very uncomfortable and I have to wait for my body to absorb it, but I'm doing better every day and losing, so I'm good. Lisa :eek:

I went back to the doctor today and he did an ultrasound and there is a big hematoma under the skin. He tried to get some liquid out but said it is still a clot and has not liquified yet. He said it will just very slowly liquify and be absorbed by my body. I guess I just have to deal with looking pregnant on one side of my body until then. Other than that I'm doing pretty well and losing, so I can't complain.

I guess I'm the only one. I'm going back to the doctor to have him look at this. I literally look pregnant on one half of my stomach. And the pressure gets almost unbearable sometimes. Would love to hear if anyone has had anything similar happen to them.

Am I the only one?:cry