Do I have an infection?

[dejageel 0]

Hi all, I was banded 2/27. I have been having some shooting pain around my port site and right above it. I went to the doctor today and he sent me for bloodwork to rule out infection. I have no fever and the pain comes and goes. Is it possible to have an infection? What will they do for it?

Thanks

[Wheetsin 714]

Bloodwork would show an infection if you had one.

The port incision is usually the one that hurts the most and for the longest time. About 3 weeks post-op (similar timeframe as you are), I would have stabbing pains at my port, especially if I twisted my body... e.g. getting into a car. It went off and on for about 2 - 4 weeks, then stopped. I'm over 2 years out now, and I'll still get tweaks if I move just right (or wrong!).

If your labs were clear, don't worry, just consider it part of the healing process. Your muscles were messed with, that's gonna cause some discomfort.