Incision Infection

[Cangel76 1]

Okay everyone, I have an infection in a surgical site. It is awful, last saturday I noticed the infection started and I went to the emergency room and they cut open the incision right there. Now it has to get packed and unpacked every day, basic wound care. I was okay with it but now, I think I found a new infected area, which could mean the port needs to be removed and I have to go back in for surgery. I am not happy about this and I am soooo angry I can not even tell you. I know it isn't anyones fault but if the little spot doesn't clear up I might scream. If you saw how red and sore my belly is from the tape, you would cry for me. I know you would. I am waiting for the big moment I can go down a size in clothes but that isn't going to start happening until I start exercising. I can not keep like this too much longer with out going completely nuts. So I am just venting.

[mabinty 3]

Okay everyone, I have an infection in a surgical site. It is awful, last saturday I noticed the infection started and I went to the emergency room and they cut open the incision right there. Now it has to get packed and unpacked every day, basic wound care. I was okay with it but now, I think I found a new infected area, which could mean the port needs to be removed and I have to go back in for surgery. I am not happy about this and I am soooo angry I can not even tell you. I know it isn't anyones fault but if the little spot doesn't clear up I might scream. If you saw how red and sore my belly is from the tape, you would cry for me. I know you would. I am waiting for the big moment I can go down a size in clothes but that isn't going to start happening until I start exercising. I can not keep like this too much longer with out going completely nuts. So I am just venting.

Sorry to hear that:( I pray it will heal up soon and it always ok to vent. So did the tape cause the problem? Mines just itch alot I was band last Monday. Well I wish you a speey recovery:D

[lauragshsu 6]

I completely feel your pain- I've been dealing with an incision issue for 8 months. I had a single incision lapband done, which my surgeon only glued shut. It never healed, and was always leaking fluids. 7 months after the initial surgery, they did a second surgery to find out what the problem was. Turns out the open incision had led to a port infection, which meant they had to remove the port. I just had a thir surgery on Tuesday for them to replace the port. They cut open the single incision again (which still hadn't healed), cleaned out the leaking tissues and then opened up a whole new incision site to put the new port in. At this point, I know I can fit into a size 16, but I'm so swollen, bruised and hurting I'm wearing 18-20's. I hope this last attempt works, everything heals up and nothing ends up leaking. I'm tired of bandages.

[DizzyGirl 0]

So sorry to hear this news! I can so feel your frustration right now. I would be going insane too. And angry and wow... I just can't imagine. I hope it's a quick and easy heal and you're able to move on from this. Be strong from this set back and I'll be thinking of you!

[KDe628 0]

Okay everyone, I have an infection in a surgical site. It is awful, last saturday I noticed the infection started and I went to the emergency room and they cut open the incision right there. Now it has to get packed and unpacked every day, basic wound care. I was okay with it but now, I think I found a new infected area, which could mean the port needs to be removed and I have to go back in for surgery. I am not happy about this and I am soooo angry I can not even tell you. I know it isn't anyones fault but if the little spot doesn't clear up I might scream. If you saw how red and sore my belly is from the tape, you would cry for me. I know you would. I am waiting for the big moment I can go down a size in clothes but that isn't going to start happening until I start exercising. I can not keep like this too much longer with out going completely nuts. So I am just venting.

[KDe628 0]

Okay everyone, I have an infection in a surgical site. It is awful, last saturday I noticed the infection started and I went to the emergency room and they cut open the incision right there. Now it has to get packed and unpacked every day, basic wound care. I was okay with it but now, I think I found a new infected area, which could mean the port needs to be removed and I have to go back in for surgery. I am not happy about this and I am soooo angry I can not even tell you. I know it isn't anyones fault but if the little spot doesn't clear up I might scream. If you saw how red and sore my belly is from the tape, you would cry for me. I know you would. I am waiting for the big moment I can go down a size in clothes but that isn't going to start happening until I start exercising. I can not keep like this too much longer with out going completely nuts. So I am just venting.

I have an infection as well. My surgery was 11-4. I am hoping its just an issue with the stitches and nothing that will hang around for any length of time. I am using triple antibiotic as well. I see my dr again on Monday. Probably going to get my first fill then. We'll see

[Cangel76 1]

I completely feel your pain- I've been dealing with an incision issue for 8 months. I had a single incision lapband done, which my surgeon only glued shut. It never healed, and was always leaking fluids. 7 months after the initial surgery, they did a second surgery to find out what the problem was. Turns out the open incision had led to a port infection, which meant they had to remove the port. I just had a thir surgery on Tuesday for them to replace the port. They cut open the single incision again (which still hadn't healed), cleaned out the leaking tissues and then opened up a whole new incision site to put the new port in. At this point, I know I can fit into a size 16, but I'm so swollen, bruised and hurting I'm wearing 18-20's. I hope this last attempt works, everything heals up and nothing ends up leaking. I'm tired of bandages.

Sorry you are going through the same thing. Big hugs to you as well.

[Cangel76 1]

I have an infection as well. My surgery was 11-4. I am hoping its just an issue with the stitches and nothing that will hang around for any length of time. I am using triple antibiotic as well. I see my dr again on Monday. Probably going to get my first fill then. We'll see

My doctor said he was opening the incision a little to see how much it had to drain. Then he said to me that it was essential to get control of the infection before doing a fill. He will probably not do a fill until the would is healed because he doesn't want to risk even more infection spreading elsewhere. I hate this and my weight loss is pretty much stopped. I am starving all the time.

[al0vely 24]

OMG ... I still have stitches and you guys are scaring me. I am allergic to the stupid bandages and my stomach is a wreck from those ... some areas look like a rash and some look scabbed over. I haven't put anything on them because I don't want anything to get in the incisions.