Newbie question

llbcurtis · August 12, 2003

Hi all,

My husband had the Lap-band surgery 8/02/03, 9 days ago. He told me last night that the port site was "warm". It indeed is. Not hot or red, but warmer than the rest of his stomach. Anyone else have this occur? He doesn't have a fever or pain.

Thanks for any input.

Suzy Q · August 12, 2003

This is a good question! My port has not been hot. I was banded two weeks ago. I hope someone answers this. By the way call the Doc.

Susan

leo · August 12, 2003

I can't answer for the port. But if the area around a incision or wound is hot it normally is a sign of infection.

But like I said, don't think it applies to the port area. Why don't you call your doctor and ask????

llbcurtis · August 12, 2003

I just heard from the doc's surgical tech, they said this is normal for the first 2-3 weeks. No worry unless there is inflamation, redness, drainage, etc. then call for antibiotics. So good news.

Thanks for the response!!

JC_GODOLPHINS · August 12, 2003

Yeah, I wouldn't worry. Anything warm is usually sign of healing. If it is really hot, red and inflamed, then get some antibiotics to kill that infection.