3 weeks post-op questions

November 18, 2003

Hello all-

I had my lap-band done laproscopically 10/27/03. I went through the surgery okay and have lost about 30 lbs. Now I am beginning to get a little discomfort around my port area. It seems to be bulging out slightly. Has anyone had this problem? Is it just still healing? Thanks for your imput!!

Dan

shellyj · November 18, 2003

did you notice this after stretching or reaching? i have heard of people reaching and causing their stitches to pull free. or maybe if you sleep on your tummy the pressure aggrivated the healing area and caused it to swell? when do you see the dr again? i'm sure you will but show and ask him/her.

November 18, 2003

Hi Shelly-

Yes, it started after I played Volleyball last week (real stupid since I was only 2 weeks out). Are there stitches around the port? I had a my surgery laproscopically and had only strips and band aids on my belly.

GingerRenayd2 · November 18, 2003

Yes you had stitches inside. I'd call the doctor to have an Xray or something to make sure your port is just not floating free inside you! Would be hell come fill time.

FYI- Great on the weight loss..30 pounds WOW!

shellyj · November 18, 2003

yes the port is stitched into place. you may have popped one or two loose... :D :eek: dont fret though from what i understand the port revisions can sometimes be done in office. i do believe that DONALI another poster on this board has had a port revision.

i am sure your doc will want to take a look!