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Ok I dont want to gross anybody out but I have tried calling my nurses all weekend and just need to see if anyone else has gone through this. I was banded on the 29th of my and saturday I was up and about all day and then went out with family that night. I came home started getting ready for a shower and noticed my port incision draining a lot of liquid ( i mean a lot) as I took a shower it got worse. the thing is it does not look like infected pus. it was slightly blood tinged and clear but oily. I put medicine on it and a bandage so to stop it during sleep. well before I ever had the surgery I ready somewhere that that happens but what it is is the fat is melting so fast that it comes out the wounds. Im not sure but would like to know if this has happened to anyone else...?????:thumbup:

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I have not heard of that before. Have you tried calling your surgeon again today? Or maybe call your pcp? Sounds like you need to talk to them. Don't worry too much, but talking to them should calm your nerves. Best of luck.

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less-of-me. What did you find out about your port? Did you go to the doc? Let us know.

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well I got a hold of the doctor and she told me it is the body liquids from surgery and loosing weight that are trying to get out. She said the body looks for the easiest and fastest way to get it out and sometimes it is through the post incision. It is not infected or sore it is actually almost healed but still lets out a lot of liquid. what is kind of funny is they told me to tape a maxi pad to my stomach to absorb all the drainage! They said this is very common and not to worry unless the insicion was raised up red and sore which it is none of these. so I guess I will just have to wait fot it to stop draining. But I am so excited 11 days post op and down 25 pounds and have no desire to eat. I have to force myself to have a Protein Shake each day and maybe a little Soup. I know it wont last forever but they said enjoy loosing while I can till my first fill! Have a happy wensday Banditos!!!!!:ihih:

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Thanks for the update. Never heard of that, but glad not infection. I went to the surgeon yesterday and my port incision is infected. BooHoo It popped open and started draining yellow drainage. I am on antibiotics. He said if it is a superficial infection it will heal but if not the port will have to be moved. So I am keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck to you.

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