Bleeding

[K6TYX 8]

Hi had my band fitted yesterday, just looked down and one of my wounds is bleeding. I have been glued not stitched.

Has anyone else had this problem?

[tym4me 206]

Hi there i also had glue done with no bleeding. However when you say bleeding how much alittle ie u can take care of it with a band aide or moderate it would soak up a 2x2 gauze. If its the latter then call ur dr. If its not bad i would just use a gauze pad cover with band aide and keep it dry

[lillieb53 5]

I would call the doctor. I too had glue and I caught a cold and had a bad cough which cause a few of my inscisions to come unglued slightly. Those that came unglued left pUckered scars. The ones that stayed intact are flat and barely noticeable. So, if only to reduce your scaring you want the glue to stay intact as long as possible. If the doctor oks it I would at least use some liquid bandaid or some steristrips.

[Missy05.29.12 13]

I'm a newbie so excuse me for not knowing...what do you mean when you say you got "fitted for your band?"

[icestorm12132008 39]

it means they had their surgery

[SageTracey 608]

No such thing as a dumb question, so good on you for asking.

OP means that she had her surgery and her lapband was fitted or placed around her stomach.

[Skyvic 226]

Call your doctor

[K6TYX 8]

Thanks everyone, i re-covered it last night with another gauze and it looks fine this morning. I am going to keep my eye on it though. I think it maybe the port incision so is slightly larger than the rest.

Thanks for your advice Xx

[Skyvic 226]

Don't be straining too much with excercise, daily tasks, laundry or lifting. Hope all is well...take time to heal:)