i had my band removed after3years due to erosion. the problm is that the port site has made a pocket and is collecting fluid and will not heal. it has been a year since it was removed and the wound site is still collecting fluid and draining out. i have tried wound vacs and drains. the doctors have gone back in 4 times to excise this area, but still i have an open wound, any ideas????

i had my band removed after3years due to erosion. the problm is that the port site has made a pocket and is collecting Fluid and will not heal. it has been a year since it was removed and the wound site is still collecting fluid and draining out. i have tried wound vacs and drains. the doctors have gone back in 4 times to excise this area, but still i have an open wound, any ideas????

I think this definitely sounds like something you need to go back to your doctor about. I don't think anyone on here is qualified to advise you. Even if a doctor responded to this, they are still not qualified to diagnose or give you an answer as they can't really know what is going on, especially if this has been taken care of by your doc 4 times. If your current doctor can't help you, then you really should find another GP or even a specialist. I would do it ASAP. Good luck!

I dont know what kind of are you live in, rural or city, but most cities have wound clinics. I would check around to find a good one and make an appointment. You may have other health issues that are cousing problems with your healing. Also you may want to find a dietician that works in the wound clinic or one that has experience with wounds. Your nutrition is a very important wound healing factor too. But like the above poster you should definatly see a doc. I wold recomend getting another opinion from a nother doc than who you have already seen. I am very sorry you are going through this. It must be an awful experience. Keep us posted.