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I went for my first post-op apt yesterday and my port site is looking infected. I knew it was hurting a lot, but it still had tape from the surgery on. Got some antibiotics and ointment and a follow up apt next week.

Plus, haven't lost a single pound since my surgery day.

Depressed.

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Mine is looking infected also. I started on antibiotics yesterday. Not to worry it will pass. Take your meds and drink as much Water as possible.

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I went for my first post-op apt yesterday and my port site is looking infected. I knew it was hurting a lot' date=' but it still had tape from the surgery on. Got some antibiotics and ointment and a follow up apt next week.

Plus, haven't lost a single pound since my surgery day.

Depressed.[/quote']

Don't give up. Just do exactly what your nutritionist and surgeon say. Good luck with the infection.

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Thinking mine is too. I notices that the steri-strips around my port site were a little loose and had a different color to them. The ones on the end were lifted and the wound is oozing a little :(

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I did have an infection at 3 of my 5 sites the antibotics cleared it up nicely! Hang in there!

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Just take the antibiotics and follow your doctor's orders. This will pass.

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I go on Wednesday and will find out what to do about my infection as well.

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