Leakage

cyabob · May 2, 2004

I was banded on April 15 and developed a leakage from my post incision after one week. The first time, there was almost 1/4 cup of clear, thin orange liquid. My doctor said it was not an infection but rather a reaction to the post. I am on Cipro to prevent infection. This has been going on for about 10 days. The volume is much less but it leaks every day or two.

Has any else had this problem? Any suggestions? How long will this last?

GeezerSue · May 2, 2004

In Bandlandia, "leakage" usually means something happening inside, like a leak from the plastic tubing. I think you have drainage. From your port incision? Is that right? if so, I think others have had that too. They can comment.

donali · May 4, 2004

Hi Bob -

I had no drainage from my initial banding surgery, but I had a lot of drainage from my port revision surgery. It happens sometimes, and the amount of liquid can be profuse. It should stop after 1-2 weeks. I don't know if this is recommended, but I did palpitate mine to help force the liquid out - I seemed to have a pocket of it.

As long as it's clear, it should be just drainage. If it starts to get pus-y/bloody, have the doc take a look. Be sure to keep the incision site clean, too.

You may also want to keep some sort of absorbant material on it, as the amount and timing of drainage can be unpredictable.

I had it soak through my waistband and shirt... yuck.