Today was my first doctor's visit since surgery June 13th. I had told him I thought I could detect clear liquid in the corner of my port incision so he took a look at my incision and pressed down on it and said yes there is a pocket of clear liquid (he called it something, can't remember) and said it was the size of a ping pong ball and if it opened up and draine to let it and bandage it, if not, that our bodies usually absorb it naturally. I see him again next week for my first fill and to check on this incision. It is making my port incision stick out and I was wondering why it is sticking out. Has anyone else had this happen and what is it called?

thx

Donna

Today was my first doctor's visit since surgery June 13th. I had told him I thought I could detect clear liquid in the corner of my port incision so he took a look at my incision and pressed down on it and said yes there is a pocket of clear liquid (he called it something, can't remember) and said it was the size of a ping pong ball and if it opened up and draine to let it and bandage it, if not, that our bodies usually absorb it naturally. I see him again next week for my first fill and to check on this incision. It is making my port incision stick out and I was wondering why it is sticking out. Has anyone else had this happen and what is it called?

thx

Donna

was it a haematoma?

was it a haematoma?

..what about the clear fluid that is in blood??..

No, Hematoma wasn't the word he used. He said it might leak and it would leak clear and for me to shower as usual and put a band-aid or bandage on it and it may leak a lot. He said he could lance it but then he risks infection where the port is or where the incision is so he said it's best to leave it alone and let it burst on its own or absorb into my body naturally. I know one thing, it sure does hurt for me to bend over when I have on my bra (underwire) and take care of my dog (i.e. putting on her leash each time I take her outside), I may opt to go back to my mom's house for a few days so she can help out taking care of her since I'm so sore there and can't bend over very well. One fact still remains, first 6 days were hell after surgery, but I wouldn't change a thing, wish I had done this years ago!!!

No, Hematoma wasn't the word he used. He said it might leak and it would leak clear and for me to shower as usual and put a band-aid or bandage on it and it may leak a lot. He said he could lance it but then he risks infection where the port is or where the incision is so he said it's best to leave it alone and let it burst on its own or absorb into my body naturally. I know one thing, it sure does hurt for me to bend over when I have on my bra (underwire) and take care of my dog (i.e. putting on her leash each time I take her outside), I may opt to go back to my mom's house for a few days so she can help out taking care of her since I'm so sore there and can't bend over very well. One fact still remains, first 6 days were hell after surgery, but I wouldn't change a thing, wish I had done this years ago!!!

Donna12.. i agree with you. this morning we worked out how much weight id lost in three months... its 35 pounds. that would have been impossible for me any other way.

Talking about that lump you have.... what a nuisance, especially if it limits you with your activities i would let your mum take care of your dog if its still hard for you to do it.

ive got a niece who had lapband done the same time as me. She ended up with a huge lump over her port.. it was as big as a grapefruit and it was oozing. she was put back in hospital, it was lanced and she was given antibiotics via drip. it was a real nuisance for her and did make things miserable for her to start with... so i understand you must feel miserable with it as well.. i hope its fixed real soon.

Donna12.. i agree with you. this morning we worked out how much weight id lost in three months... its 35 pounds. that would have been impossible for me any other way.

Talking about that lump you have.... what a nuisance, especially if it limits you with your activities i would let your mum take care of your dog if its still hard for you to do it.

ive got a niece who had lapband done the same time as me. She ended up with a huge lump over her port.. it was as big as a grapefruit and it was oozing. she was put back in hospital, it was lanced and she was given antibiotics via drip. it was a real nuisance for her and did make things miserable for her to start with... so i understand you must feel miserable with it as well.. i hope its fixed real soon.

Thank you Judy about the info your niece, sounds like the same thing. The surgeon did ask if I had had a fever and I told him that I had one the first couple of days after surgery but not one since then. I see him next week for my first fill so I'm sure he will stay on top of things and I will also if things start to feel warm or hot to touch and if I start to run a fever. I may take your advice and go back to my moms for a few days for some help with my dog as she is only 15 months old so stil somewhat a puppy and learning to go out to potty on a leash. Thank goodness she is housetrained and goes outside but it is very hard for me to bend over to put her leash on her because she is a Dashshund and sits so low to the ground. Thanks again.

Donna

Thank you Judy about the info your niece, sounds like the same thing. The surgeon did ask if I had had a fever and I told him that I had one the first couple of days after surgery but not one since then. I see him next week for my first fill so I'm sure he will stay on top of things and I will also if things start to feel warm or hot to touch and if I start to run a fever. I may take your advice and go back to my moms for a few days for some help with my dog as she is only 15 months old so stil somewhat a puppy and learning to go out to potty on a leash. Thank goodness she is housetrained and goes outside but it is very hard for me to bend over to put her leash on her because she is a Dashshund and sits so low to the ground. Thanks again.

Donna

you're welcome. i know what its like to have a furr baby thats dependant on you... i have one as well. lol. i take her very seriously... to me she is another child and i do for her just the same. I hope that the lump is gone very quickly. you dont need this . just getting over post op and all the changes is enough to contend with. good luck