Port Infected ?

*teresa* · May 1, 2006

Was just curious to see if this was normal. I'm 6 weeks post op and my Port Incision looks really red..

the best me · May 1, 2006

Get thee to your band doc. Port infections are not funny. Do you have pus or oozing? Is it hot to the touch? If so, don't waste another minute. It isn't normal to have an infected port. And it isn't good. Can you post a pic?

TrishS · May 1, 2006

Please see your band Dr. right away, he needs to look at it to determin if it is a port infection. This is something NOT to pass even if it looks like something small. Take Care of yourself and let us know.

*teresa* · May 2, 2006

Get thee to your band doc. Port infections are not funny. Do you have pus or oozing? Is it hot to the touch? If so, don't waste another minute. It isn't normal to have an infected port. And it isn't good. Can you post a pic?

.. thanks for your reply im going to post a picture of my port( dont mind the close up of my big belly hehe). And to answer your ?'s its not hot to the touch or oozing or nothing.

the best me · May 2, 2006

Okay, I found your other thread with the pic and replied. You may want to put this same info...6wks post-op...etc on the other thread so others will know. Someone will fix that pic for you soon, I'm sure. See you over there. Call your doc!

*teresa* · May 2, 2006

Thank you for your help.. Just a note i'm 6 weeks post op.. Due for my first fill 5/19. I feel no pain or oozing and it isnt hot to the touch does it look normal< hehe> thanks !!

Monica34 · May 2, 2006

Hello all,

I just had the lap band done on 4/27 and I am going through an emotinal roller coaster! Is this normal?

Thanks,

Monica

*teresa* · May 2, 2006

heya.. and congrats on your band.. I think it is normal..But like on this site I think you will find everyone goes thru so many different things. It is normal to feel like you are on a roller coaster. Your life is changing so you are gonna feel it. I feel like that alot .. my moods change day by day. I realized how much food affected my life and trying new ways to keep myself occupied. Hang in there !!!

momof2boys · May 3, 2006

I think my post op nurse described it best. You are undergoing the stress of surgery and recovery and while we are at it we are taking away your comfort (FOOD!). I just got my band on 4/25 and I feel a lot of weepy lately. It seems like I cry at happy endings and sappy commercials. Another one of my friends who had a bypass several months ago told me I am in my mourning period. I am mourning the loss of my food!!!

Deb