Infected Band?

[Army's girl 4]

How do you know if your band or any part of the tube is infected?? What are the signs and symptoms? Anyone that has had to have their band replaced can you please share your story with me,

Thank you

[2bSMALLER 28]

No, sorry I wouldn't know the answer to that, but why do you ask?

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

An infected port site would be red, swollen, and/or warm to touch, maybe with pain. In a new post-op, it would probably be caused by bacteria exposure during surgery and would be treated with antibiotics and careful wound care. In a later post-op, it's often a sign of band erosion - the bacteria travel from the band, along the tubing, to the port. The treatment for band erosion is removal of the band. Depending on the damage done to the stomach, the patient might eventually be able to revise to a different WLS procedure. Most surgeons want the stomach to heal completely before performing further surgery.

[xavier 153]

A fever would be a clue...

[Army's girl 4]

thanks for the responses.