Hi was banded In October of 2010.

Starting weight was 262 and i have lost 65 lbs so far. In December 2010, the wound got really infected and reopened. At first my doctor said that this happened to some people and that it was "normal". Here it is MAY 2011 and my wound is still open and STILL draining!..

I visit the doctor once a week for a silver nitrate treatment. it usually works for a day or so, then starts draining excessively. it seems like this thing will NEVER close and i am growing very impatient.

I hate that no one can "close" this wound with stitches! The Silver nitrate burns like hell and seems as if its not working anyway. Does anyone know how to get this thing to close once and for all?

PLEASE HELP!!! suggestions are greatly appreciated!

S

Omg poor u! What a nightmare. I dont know enough but i do know a friend who had her port changed because the tube attaching it to the lap band broke off. Long story short, after she was succesfull with the band for 4 years, they had to remove it because the new tube got infected. She had to have the entiring thing removed and it finally healed a month later. She too had to have her wound drained, and had to go to the hospital every couple of days, but once the lap band was out, it helped.

I know that is not a suggestion you want to consider, i d be devastated and not a dr, but maybe have it removed for a little while would clear the infection? And you can have it replaced in a couple of months?

Then again, i am from quebec , canada, the governement pays for my surgeries, i know in the states it all depends on what the insurance covers.

I wish you the very best of luck, you are very courageous.

thank you! i hope this thing clears up soon!

Omg poor u! What a nightmare. I dont know enough but i do know a friend who had her port changed because the tube attaching it to the lap band broke off. Long story short, after she was succesfull with the band for 4 years, they had to remove it because the new tube got infected. She had to have the entiring thing removed and it finally healed a month later. She too had to have her wound drained, and had to go to the hospital every couple of days, but once the lap band was out, it helped.

I know that is not a suggestion you want to consider, i d be devastated and not a dr, but maybe have it removed for a little while would clear the infection? And you can have it replaced in a couple of months?

Then again, i am from quebec , canada, the governement pays for my surgeries, i know in the states it all depends on what the insurance covers.

I wish you the very best of luck, you are very courageous.