Lapband Removed 10 days ago, still in a lot of pain with fever

[SM73 0]

Hello All,

I had my lapband removed 10 days ago. Since the third day post op, my pain has worsened and my mobility is limited. I get a radiating pain that starts where the port used to be wrapping around to the left side of my back. I'm still experiencing low grade fevers and my abdomen itches intensely inside, swollen and painful. Is there a possibility I'm allergic to the sutures that we're used inside? It just doesn't feel normal for abdominal surgery to me. I've had my gallbladder out, hysterectomy, lapband installed, appendix removed, and none of those ever felt like this. Any suggestions?

[tab143 13]

Go to your doctor please!

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[GregGentile 0]

Hi, had my Lap and out 7 days ago. Yes it has been VERY painful since removal. Almost think something is wrong but have been assured by my doctor this completely normal. But you might have other problems if your running a fever and surgical site issues. I'm not having any of those kinds of issues just PAIN on left side where the port used to be.

[sleevinpops 303]

Fever is not a good thing, you need to call your doctor

[GregGentile 0]

I agree you should not be having a fever or any surgical site issues, contact your doctor NOW! As for pain yes that is very normal but it's the kind of pain from inside the abdomen not surgical site pain.

[shenri 3]

Go to the hospital and let ER Doc's rule out any issues. I hope everything is ok. It's better to be safe so you can have a piece of mind.

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[Berry78 4,261]

Old post, hopefully SM73 will get on and update...