I'm an anomaly

robinem · July 28, 2006

Hi,

Well, here's my story. I had surgery on Mon. July 24. Just after the dr. finished putting in the band.. it broke. She had to take out the band she had installed, and replace it with another band.

Then, she had to place my port deeper in my abdomen than she's ever had to place a port. Apparently, I carry my fat right in the place she needed to put the port.

Today, I looked at my port sight, and I have a big red rash all around it. I'm very sore and the area is hot. I called the doctor and I had to go right in to see her. Turns out, I have a cellulitis infection around the port area.

Now, I'm on antibiotics and am watching the area for any changes.

Goodness, I can only hope that the end of this is worth this stuff right now.

Whew.

Thanks,

leatha_g · July 28, 2006

Sounds like a terrible start. I truly hope it all clears up and you do well quickly. How long has your doc been doing bands?

Elisabethsew · July 28, 2006

The antibiotic will do the trick for the cellulitis. I'm sorry you had a rocky start and I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's smooth sailing from now on.

Alexandra · July 28, 2006

Oh, Robin, what a pain! I've had cellulitis and man, it hurts. Best wishes for a quick recovery and on to band success!! Take care of yourself, you've still got some healing to do.

wanttobethin1 · July 29, 2006

Robin well we not only share the same name as we do bad starts. My Wound became inflamed and the wound split open it took two months for it to heal. During that time a suture came undo and my port turned side ways. I now get fills under floro and it is easier to find because it is so deep...Good luck and keep you chin up it will pay off.