I am 8 days SILS lapband post op, how does my belly button wound look?

[shannicole 0]

I had my gastric band surgery last Sunday (24th April). It was done with a single incision (SILS) through the belly button. I just wanted to know if anyone else has had this and how their belly button is looking now? I am worried that mine is looking quite angry and red.

[jea(n__n)ette 98]

I had 3 incisions, not 1.

Your incision looks fine. As long as it doesn't start oozing pus, blood, smell bad, feels hot, or the redness starts spreading on the skin, then you are healing alright.

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[tootyoyo 8]

Hi there - a fellow Brit!

I also had my band fitted using the SILS method over a year ago and the scar is completely unnoticable. It's a tiny line to the left but is now completely same colour as my skin. It was quite red when I first had it done though. You'd have to get eye level with my belly button and shine a torch in to notice it now.

Edited May 19, 2016 by tootyoyo

[tootyoyo 8]

Did you have it done through healthier weight?

[Tracie68 0]

I had surgery on the 26th which was Thursday.I had 3 incisions and mine seems to be doing really well.

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[minnewme 0]

Just wondering how many days until you felt better? or went back to work?