I'm scared - Do I have a port infection/rejection?

[eh2965 0]

I wasn't referring to the port site. I was referring to one of the other incisions. I did go to the doc last week and she said as long as it doesn't get bigger and my temp doesn't get to 101 or above, there's nothing to worry about. She said it may ooze a little pus but it's nothing to be alarmed about.

My question was whether or not anyone else had this happen to them and, if so, how long did it take for the redness to go away and the incision scar to look dark purple like the others.

Thanks!

I have this too. It is not where my port is ,but its the biggest incision and it oozes pus not a lot but some. Its red too all around it. It's actually getting smaller and starting to close. I am on a cruise right now so I cannot get to my Dr., but mine has been doing that for awhile now. I had my surgery on 9/15/05. Im glad to hear your Dr. say that it is ok. I havent had a temperature or any other problems. I don't know how long it will last since Im still having mine ! I got to the Dr. on 10/19 when I get back so hopefully will be ok until then.

[Tricia K. 0]

I have this too. It is not where my port is ,but its the biggest incision and it oozes pus not a lot but some. Its red too all around it. It's actually getting smaller and starting to close. I am on a cruise right now so I cannot get to my Dr., but mine has been doing that for awhile now. I had my surgery on 9/15/05. Im glad to hear your Dr. say that it is ok. I havent had a temperature or any other problems. I don't know how long it will last since Im still having mine ! I got to the Dr. on 10/19 when I get back so hopefully will be ok until then.

Ok, well I'm happy to hear that I'm not the only one. I'm glad you don't have a temperature or other problems with the incision. Since there's only 1 day difference in our surgery dates, we'll have to go through this together. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery on your incision!

[lovecats85 2]

OK, now the hardnesss around my port is the size of a friggin' golf ball! It's like a huge hard mass in my belly and it hurts!!! I am going to the doc at 1 pm so I will update when I get back!

[lovecats85 2]

Ok, I saw the doc and he said he had to poke a hole w/ his finger to get the port in place and the hole is now filling up with Fluid and it will just be swollen and sore for a few weeks but not to worry. It sucks though b/c it hurts like a B*TCH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CirqueDallas 0]

Dang Laura!! So sorry to hear about this, but glad that the doctor doesn't seemed concerned ~ hopefully he gave you some more giggle pills though!! Hope it feels better soon!