I had my surgery 9/20 and am doing pretty well.....until today that is....I've been getting a sharp pain in my port area and today while I was at work I felt a burning sensation at my incision, I work at a desk so I promptly lift my blouse to see what was going on. To my surprise the area is swollen, red and irritated....yes, I panicked!!!! I called my doctor and have an endoscopy scheduled for Friday morning to see if the band may have slipped. Now, I must explain how GOOD ive been at following instructions and have been very proud of myself, Ive lost about 33 pounds and now I have to deal with this....Im really nervous about this, and now as Im home Im getting this burning feeling from my stomach area up my throat and I have no clue what thats about....has this happened to anyone??????

I had my surgery 9/20 and am doing pretty well.....until today that is....I've been getting a sharp pain in my port area and today while I was at work I felt a burning sensation at my incision, I work at a desk so I promptly lift my blouse to see what was going on. To my surprise the area is swollen, red and irritated....yes, I panicked!!!! I called my doctor and have an endoscopy scheduled for Friday morning to see if the band may have slipped. Now, I must explain how GOOD ive been at following instructions and have been very proud of myself, Ive lost about 33 pounds and now I have to deal with this....Im really nervous about this, and now as Im home Im getting this burning feeling from my stomach area up my throat and I have no clue what thats about....has this happened to anyone??????

Sounds like the area by the port may have an infection. I don't think that happens with a slip. You are really doing great with the weight loss and I'm sure the endoscope will tell the tale of whats going on. I think if you had a slip you would also be having difficulty eating. Good luck.

I don't see why they would want to do an endoscopy if your port area is red and inflamed it's more than likely an infection and there would be no need for an endoscopy. I guess unless they're worried about a deeper infection, but without the doc even seeing you there would be no reason to think that.

Great to know! Thank you so much for the insight since I was completely freaked out! I will keep you posted.

Ya that doesn't make sense to me. Just sounds like a port infection. Ive been dealing with one for the past 8 weeks. I'm on my fourth round of antibiotics and I've had a second surgery because of it. But it really isn't a big deal. You just deal with what comes. Doesn't sound like a band slip to me though. If your band slipped you'd probably be throwing up and stuff. I get heart burn almost every day since surgery.

Update: Had my procedure today and all went A-OK....the band is in place and it seems that the rash/swelling around my incision is just some type of reaction so Im going to put some type of neosporin or something!:thanks: