Banded April 16 and in pain still with a leak

[BookWormJoy 7]

I was banded last Thurs. and I am feeling okay although not all the way better. My port incision still hurts like hell! Especially when I cough or try to lie down. Now it is leaking. It is really REALLY leaking. It is not red or swollen, but it is leaking clear, thouth tinted red, Fluid. Has this happenned to anyone else?

Edited April 22, 2009 by jjpoody
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[RestlessMonkey 7]

Call your surgeon tomorrow...let the office know that it's oozing (or dripping?) describe what color and if there's an odor, and if the area around it is red, hot, especially tender etc...it's possible you have an infection, or it could just be how you are healing. Safest to ask your doc! (By the way, his office will know to ask you all that stuff; I just thought you might want to "be prepared"!)

Good luck

[erica777 0]

I was banded april 16th and one of my incisions is still bleeding. staining my t shirts w/o realizing it. I finally had to clean it again and put a band aid on it. I have one more week before my dr appt so I am hoping it will heal better before then. I can't seem to find the port though. a friend I know who had the bypass done said your tummy will stay swollen for about two or three weeks or so and then all of a sudden you will notice the swelling gone. the leakage could be coming from excessive swelling. my biggest question is... my stomach feels like a hard ball. I don't know why?? I didn't notice it in the hospital because I was too busy trying not to throw up. the 4th day got better.