I was banded 2 weeks ago today. The large incision just under my left breast started to "ooze" a little today. The steri-strips are still on it and have not fallen off (my dr. said to leave them on until they fall off on their own). When I noticed the bottom corner of the strip was lightly blood tinted, I pulled it up a little just to see it, and it's not looking good. It should be pretty much healed after 2 weeks, shouldn't it?

It's been very painful, as a week ago, I stretched one morning without thinking and it hurt pretty bad. I've only been able to sleep on my left side for 2 nights now, as it was too painful to lay on.

I've put a call in to the dr., but haven't heard back yet. So I wanted to get anyone's input on this while I wait.

Thanks.:confused:

It could be infected, I would clean it and put polysporin on it. And have the doctor look at it.

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I was banded 2 weeks ago today. The large incision just under my left breast started to "ooze" a little today. The steri-strips are still on it and have not fallen off (my dr. said to leave them on until they fall off on their own). When I noticed the bottom corner of the strip was lightly blood tinted, I pulled it up a little just to see it, and it's not looking good. It should be pretty much healed after 2 weeks, shouldn't it?</p> <p>It's been very painful, as a week ago, I stretched one morning without thinking and it hurt pretty bad. I've only been able to sleep on my left side for 2 nights now, as it was too painful to lay on.</p> <p> </p> <p>I've put a call in to the dr., but haven't heard back yet. So I wanted to get anyone's input on this while I wait.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks.<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/confused.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Confused" smilieid="11" class="inlineimg" />

</p> <p>I was banded on the 18th and the doc told me to take the strips off after a few days, maybe the strips have been on too long? They probably need airto heal.</p>

Thanks for the responses -- the dr. finally called last night. We've been told to keep the strips on until they fall off on their own. Said to put peroxide on it and if the oozing starts to look greenish, then to come in.

Have a great day!!!!

Ladyblue-I'm assuming your incision healed since this post is from a few months back. How long did it take your large incision to heal? I am 10 days post op and my largest one doesn't seem to be closing up...or at least not as fast as most say theirs do. My steri strips are still on it. I took the ones off all the others tonight because my doc said I could after 7 days but I waited a few extra days. Did yours take awhile to finally close up? Thanks.