Something wrong with my incision

[wlswarrior 19]

I am 8 months postoperative, had mini incision RNY. Until this past week my incision was fine, healed nicely and looked fine. This week I noticed that the incision was itching. Then I noticed that the incision line was starting to raise up and now it is very red. So now it is really itching, very red and raised up. It is a bit sore when I touch or press on it. Has anyone else had any issue similar to this? I find it hard to believe that there could be an infection in an 8 month old incision that had healed properly a long time ago. BUT I am getting a bit worried about this. Any advice would be appreciated.

[SkinnyDown 409]

I don't know if that's possible, but at this point I'd believe ANYTHING!

I am dealing with an infection of port site right now, not fun. But that started while I was still in the hospital. It seems to be doing ok, so far, I see the Surgeon again on Monday, we'll see what he has to say.

My advice would be, to mark the edges of the redness with a pen, and see if redness grows beyond the borders with time. Also, check if you have a fever, any other symptoms. I'd call their hotline number or emergency number at your Bariatric center, just for peace of mind.

Good luck with everything! Keep us posted.

Edited May 30, 2015 by carolm1965

[annelisem 10]

It's worth getting a MRI check.

I went back 3 times with pain on my port site, I knew something wasn't right.

It turned out I had an incisional hernia on the port site. Just a small one but they can sort it out.

You know your body, so keep getting it checked if you know it's not right

I hope it's nothing though!

[Bobbe Schu 53]

Definitely get it checked!!! You could have developed a staph infection which can be extremely serious!!!!

Edited May 30, 2015 by Mrs. Schu

[Djmohr 6,965]

To @ point, you could have developed a staff infection just from scratching it.

I would make an appointment and get in to be seen as a. They can get that cleared up before it becomes a real problem for you.

Trust me, I have had a staff infection if that is what it is and ended up in the hospital for 3 days to be treated with IV antibiotics. Mine got out of control and crept up my leg and arm very rapidly.

I learned then that everyone carries a bit of staff around with them and it can become serious if not treated.

Best to get it checked out.

Good luck!

[wlswarrior 19]

Thanks for all the advice, I will get it checked out. Will let you all know what I find.