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[cutiew/booty 2]

Krtork, it does sounds like your too tight. Keep in touch so we know how your doing!

[rhondalou117 1]

I am having a little issue with my port site, of course, I am a nurse and have been uh, treating myself, ahem. :lovechoc: Anyway last week the scab was catching on my clothes, so I revised it, trimmed it back some ect. Then I got a tiny amount of pus, no big, maybe didn't dry well from the shower, right? Dried it moved on... Last night scab catching again, sigh, I was revising it again and it came up, 1 cm open area at the end of my insicion, scant amount of pus, cleaned with saline, dabbed dry and secured with a butterfly. My follow up is on the 16th. Anyone else had a problem with the larger incisions healing? The three smallest are good.

[Roheryn 0]

Ahhh not yet but being that 1cm, does it look like it needs stitching instead of the butterfly? I'd maybe chat with your doc anyway because the infection may need some antibiotics to clear it up even if you are using the saline! I'd call your doc, nurse or not :lovechoc:

[rhondalou117 1]

Oh you and your logic..... Sigh, sure I can't fix it myself???:lovechoc: I was going to call the Bariatric nurse, she gave me her cell number. Just waiting for a reasonable time. As I am nightshift and she is days... Thanks for your input.

[Lanakila 1]

I have been uh, treating myself, ahem. :lovechoc: Anyway last week the scab was catching on my clothes, so I revised it, trimmed it back some ect. Then I got a tiny amount of pus, no big, maybe didn't dry well from the shower, right? Dried it moved on... Last night scab catching again, sigh, I was revising it again and it came up, 1 cm open area at the end of my insicion, scant amount of pus, cleaned with saline, dabbed dry and secured with a butterfly.

Butterflies have been my friend. I'm naturally an impatient healer, so it stands to reason that I've been "helping" the scab on my port incision along. I have had two splits of about the same size as yours. My fluids have been clear, so I've not been worried. After the first botch job, I actually cut just the end of the butterfly off and taped it directly across the incision, stickiness and all! I think that using the butterfly as usual just didn't provide enough tension across the split.

[Roheryn 0]

That was my thought. My doc said he used the staples because the stomach needs something more to hold it shut than tapes.

[Lanakila 1]

I was glued shut, which worked excellent until I decided to start picking :shades_smile:

[cutiew/booty 2]

My doctor used glue too thank God I controlled myself because I also am usually a picker.

[krtork 0]

I didn't have to go have my fill undone! I am feeling better. The next morning I felt fine and was able to drink my Protein Shake and Water during the day. Whew! I have been feeling full and have to remind myself to eat.

I started soft food again today and it seems to be going really well! I am glad I didn't have to go back in. I think my tummy was a just a bit tender from being snugged up some more and I had to let it calm down.

[Roheryn 0]

HAHAHA I'm a picker too so it is probably a good thing he stapled me :thumbup:

[Lanakila 1]

I didn't have to go have my fill undone! I am feeling better. The next morning I felt fine and was able to drink my Protein Shake and Water during the day. Whew! I have been feeling full and have to remind myself to eat.

I started soft food again today and it seems to be going really well! I am glad I didn't have to go back in. I think my tummy was a just a bit tender from being snugged up some more and I had to let it calm down.

That is FABULOUS! I see alot of people who panic after a fill because they have the same issues that you did. Your making it through will encourage us when things get rough! If you are feeling fine and full you are workin'-the-band baby!

Edited September 8, 2008 by Lanakila

[cutiew/booty 2]

I didn't have to go have my fill undone! I am feeling better. The next morning I felt fine and was able to drink my Protein Shake and Water during the day. Whew! I have been feeling full and have to remind myself to eat.

I started soft food again today and it seems to be going really well! I am glad I didn't have to go back in. I think my tummy was a just a bit tender from being snugged up some more and I had to let it calm down.

That's awesome!:thumbup: How nice to get restiction from your first fill!

[vegasgirl44 0]

I have dissolvable stitches with steri-strips on top. When are these darn steri-strips gonna fall off?

[Lanakila 1]

I have dissolvable stitches with steri-strips on top. When are these darn steri-strips gonna fall off?

If you scars have already let go of the scabs, you can wash the steristrips off. I'm surprised that they haven't washed off naturally, but you can try to rub them gently with a washcloth. I'm a picker, so they'd probably already be gone!

[krtork 0]

That is FABULOUS! I see alot of people who panic after a fill because they have the same issues that you did. Your making it through will encourage us when things get rough! If you are feeling fine and full you are workin'-the-band baby!

I am really surprised that I felt so much restriction. I have been able to eat about 3/4 to 1 cup a food for each meal. I have to remind myself to eat because I have been full. I thought it would take more fills to have restriction. Oh well, I am lovin' feelin' full.

I wonder if this will be short lived or carry me through to my appt next month? Thanks for the support! :thumbup: