Weird looking port

[Penni60 45]

Melissa: Yes they did have to open me up but they went in the same incision from my original port placement. It was an outpatient surgery and I went home the same day. I recuperated and was back to normal within two days. Not nearly as much pain as the first surgery to place the band so this repositioning of the band is not nearly as bad. At least it wasn't for me.

I agree with Michelle, you should have a doc touch the site and fell around. Just pics alone can't help them make a diagnosis. I could feel the tubing myself when I pushed on the area. GO TO YOUR DOC!!

[northerner 0]

I just want to mention how great and supportive you all are; it's peace of mind for someone like me, who has preops tomorrow. As much as I am in tune with worry and fear, it's so nice to know there are folks like you all just a click away...

[leatha_g 4]

Good luck Northerner!!

[momoffour 2]

Hey everyone, thanks for all your help and concern with my port issue. I just got back from Tj. By the time I had arrived there on Sat, the tubing from my port was actually sticking out of my stomach. I almost fainted when we took of the bandage I had put on. YUCK! Anyway, fixed me all up. Seems the tubing was too long and somehow with the seroma I had worked its way to the surface. Dr cut 5cm of tube off and I don't think it will happen again. Wow.. what a weekend. I had to go alone and was sort of nervous. Everything went fine and I even got my first fill. Thanks again

[New Hope 37]

Wow, Melissa, hopefully that does the trick! Glad you're fixed and safely back home. I'm sure this is a typo, but is your current weight now 115?

[momoffour 2]

Gee thanks for spoiling the moment!!! Actually unfortuanly it is. Thanks for letting me know. Silly me, full of wishful thinking!

[momoffour 2]

There, all fixed, but I liked the 115 better.

[New Hope 37]

Girl, you've done great!!! Now, take it easy and let your body heal. Keep up the good work!

[leatha_g 4]

Hey everyone, thanks for all your help and concern with my port issue. I just got back from Tj. By the time I had arrived there on Sat, the tubing from my port was actually sticking out of my stomach. I almost fainted when we took of the bandage I had put on. YUCK! Anyway, fixed me all up. Seems the tubing was too long and somehow with the seroma I had worked its way to the surface. Dr cut 5cm of tube off and I don't think it will happen again. Wow.. what a weekend. I had to go alone and was sort of nervous. Everything went fine and I even got my first fill. Thanks again

YIKES!! You poor thing! I've heard of this a couple of times. Scary! So glad you got there in time to have it fixed right away!

[DeLarla 22]

Melissa, I'm sending you a PM.

[hagerteresa 3]

Hi Melissa,

Glad to hear your wound got all fixed up and glad it all went smoothly. Best wishes, Teresa

[La_madam 20]

Melissa..

I'm so glad you went to TJ to have your port looked at and got it all fixed up. Looks like you are on the mend now

[Penni60 45]

Melissa: I am so glad you got it fixed. Did they give you bunches of antibiotics? I am surprised they did not take the port out and let the area heal since it was compromised by the tubing poking through. But hopefully they gave you some good antibiotics.

Keep us posted on how you are healing.