Old band port site still draining 6 weeks post-op band to sleeve conversion

[lmaligie 0]

My surgeon is 600 miles away so I've only had phone consult with nurse who is only now expressing concern. My port had been put in with a mesh so it was particularly difficult for the surgeon to remove. Site didn't start to drain for about 3 weeks post-op. It's been draining less and less over the last 3 weeks. I feel as if it's almost done. But am concerned about potential infection. No other signs (fever, nausea, etc). The site does not *appear* infected (redness, etc). Was told by the surgeons office that my local GP would not be of any help. Just curious if anyone else had draining this long after surgery.

[1959JimmyJames 61]

Your comment surprises me. I don't remember drainage from any of the incision sites. They were taped and very clean looking when changing the dressing. Its been a few years now and hard to recall but I would have remembered that. I do know that I had lots of pain in my abdomen for about a week but the liquid pain killer helped with that and the pain finally faded away.

[jnewbie 3]

I would still go to GP. or nurse rather