camkids

Hi everybody. New here. I had a band to sleeve revision on May 5, and have had a lemon size "hematoma" under the incision where my port was removed since. It has started draining, at random times since May 12. I saw the PA, who went to grab the surgeon...he said "to be expected" and not a problem. Well, except that when it decides to drain, it's a pretty big amount...ruins my clothes, sheets, etc. Anybody else had this problem? What did you do about it? I see the surgeon for my 2 week post-op visit on Wed. My husband is worried, thinks we need to call.

My band to sleeve surgery was 5/5. The worst part of the surgery was the pain from where my old lap band port had been. I had my gallbladder removed when my band was put in (8 years ago) and the pain was much greater that time. I was a little sore for a few weeks...again, mostly from the port site. Best wishes.

Consider yourself lucky! I had a very large (golf ball) "seroma" that drained for weeks. Sometimes it drained a bunch! It finally stopped after about 3 &1/2 weeks. Best of luck on your recovery.

I didn't have a drain either. But I had plenty of drainage. Thankfully that's done.

I'm pleased to report that I have been without any drainage for 48 hours, and my surgeon says I can consider it "done". I still have some swelling at the port site (well, former port site). It is going down fairly quickly.

I am so thankful that my surgeon gave me his blessing for me to have coffee from day one . I drink it black, and have to admit I can't drink nearly as much as I did pre-op. I am 3 weeks and 1 day post band to sleeve. I don't remember that I was not allowed to drink coffee after my band surgery either. That was 8 years ago. I say "all things in moderation".

I am 3 weeks post op today, also. I don't think any of us have this eating thing down perfect (or we wouldn't need bariatric surgery), but I try to tell myself that I need to take extra good care of this new stomach of mine while it's healing. I know that this is the stomach I have for the rest of my life, and how I treat it while it's healing will determine if it's my best friend or worst enemy for the rest of my life. I have been dying for some meat. It's getting harder and harder to resist...went to a get-together Sunday, really had to struggle to keep my hand out of the chips. Good luck to you, hang in there.

So far I still have some drainage, but much less than last week. My surgeon said my body had made a pocket around my port (it had) and my body wants to fill it, so until tissue is there, it fills with fluid,

It is interesting to me how every doc is different, and every person is different. I have taken my chewable bariatric Vitamin every day since day one home from the hospital. I make sure to chew it very well, but it's never bothered me. Interesting.

I'm on pureed, and runny oatmeal is an option. Would that be an acceptable substitute? I had some for Breakfast earlier this week. Could only eat a few bites, but it was nice to "chew".

I had an egg for the first time on Tuesday. It was yummy! Glad you are doing good.

I saw my surgeon yesterday for my 2 week post-op check. He has no travel restrictions, I told him about an overnight trip we have planned for Monday (for my husband to see his heart surgeon), and a trip we have planned for fun in a few more weeks. He said "have fun". Just remember to obey your diet restrictions, and listen to your body.

I can't think of any people that I know that have lost 100 pounds (or around there) that didn't have wls, and not all of them have kept it off. WLS has been a lifesaver for me, most of my comorbidities that would have probably killed me by now are gone. But it's not a magic wand. I've had to learn to work with it.

Nope! My only regret is that I waited so long. I have had the "effects" of a slipped band for about 2 years...and today is 2 weeks post-op for my revision. I'm just getting to advance my diet to pureed today...haven't had any heartburn, "stuck" feeling, am able to sleep with my head completely flat... Good luck with your surgery.

I'm actually jealous of you guys that had a drain. Instead, my incision where my lap band port was has drained for two weeks. I see the surgeon tomorrow, going to ask if it's too late to put one in. My husband and I are pros at caring for drains, we have both had them after other surgeries. It's a hassle for a short time, but not nearly as big a hassle as having the drainage ruin your clothes and sheets. I hate to go out because the drainage happens at random...even with a dressing on , I will look down and have a nasty spot on my shirt.

Oh, I had drains for my plastic, also. they were a pain, but I didn't ruin my pajamas and sheets...and it seems like the time with drains made the time "draining" less. The other incisions are healed, I have minimal pain except from the "drainer". I see the surgeon on Wed, hopefully he and I will pow-wow about this little problem.

For me it was. I think some on here have had to wait between procedures. I have only been on this site for a few days, have spent lots of time reading old posts, learning. There is lots of good info here.

No, but I wish I had one. I am 2 weeks (tomorrow) post band to sleeve, and i have a seroma or hematoma or whatever at the site where my port was. It drains at the least opportune times, and can be quite sore. My surgeon assures me it was expected. I wish he would just put in a drain, so this would quit draining. Good luck with your surgery.

Thanks, Miss Mac. My gb came out when the lap band went in 8 years ago. I was much more sore after that surgery. Never have missed my gb, and now I don't miss that band!

My bariatric Vitamin is a chewable. My doc wanted me on it from the first day home from the hospital. I also take all my (well, only 2) meds in pill form. I'll be 2 weeks post-op tomorrow, anxiously awaiting the pureed stage! Can't wait to actually be able to "chew".

I went into the OR at about noon, and was in my room (not the recovery room) by about 2:30. That included having a lap band removed. I think it was faster than having my band put in 8 years ago, but during that surgery I also had my gallbladder removed, and a "huge" (surgeons words) hiatal hernia repaired. This recovery has been much less painful.

I'm only 2 weeks post op, and have to say I haven't seen anybody being "judgmental", rather concerned would be how I would describe it. I'm still on liquids, and have been dying to advance my diet too soon, but thanks to the encouragement of veterans and others smarter than me, I haven't. I try to remember that this new tummy of mine will be either my best friend or worst enemy for life. How I treat it now will determine our "future". I would hate to sabotage my life with a lapse in judgement. Glad you didn't cause major damage, hope you will see this as a "close call".

I know this is WAY after the last post, but I just had a band to sleeve conversion, and have a lemon sized hematoma at the port site, that occasionally decides to drain. (all over my clothes and sheets...etc). How long did it take for your wound to heal? Have you had problems since? Thanks.