Hey everyone. I am having a problem with my port site. At first I thought it was infected but recently it is starting to pop up and look strange. It is sore and the skin around it is peeling. I called my doc today but no answer since it is sunday I guess. I hate to run over to Tj for no reason but can this thing pop thru the skin?? I hope the pics don't gross anyone but I need advice.

I just want to mention how great and supportive you all are; it's peace of mind for someone like me, who has preops tomorrow. As much as I am in tune with worry and fear, it's so nice to know there are folks like you all just a click away...

Good luck Northerner!!

Hey everyone, thanks for all your help and concern with my port issue. I just got back from Tj. By the time I had arrived there on Sat, the tubing from my port was actually sticking out of my stomach. I almost fainted when we took of the bandage I had put on. YUCK! Anyway, fixed me all up. Seems the tubing was too long and somehow with the seroma I had worked its way to the surface. Dr cut 5cm of tube off and I don't think it will happen again. Wow.. what a weekend. I had to go alone and was sort of nervous. Everything went fine and I even got my first fill. Thanks again

Wow, Melissa, hopefully that does the trick! Glad you're fixed and safely back home. I'm sure this is a typo, but is your current weight now 115?

Gee thanks for spoiling the moment!!! Actually unfortuanly it is. Thanks for letting me know. Silly me, full of wishful thinking!

There, all fixed, but I liked the 115 better.

Girl, you've done great!!! Now, take it easy and let your body heal. Keep up the good work!

Hey everyone, thanks for all your help and concern with my port issue. I just got back from Tj. By the time I had arrived there on Sat, the tubing from my port was actually sticking out of my stomach. I almost fainted when we took of the bandage I had put on. YUCK! Anyway, fixed me all up. Seems the tubing was too long and somehow with the seroma I had worked its way to the surface. Dr cut 5cm of tube off and I don't think it will happen again. Wow.. what a weekend. I had to go alone and was sort of nervous. Everything went fine and I even got my first fill. Thanks again

YIKES!! You poor thing! I've heard of this a couple of times. Scary! So glad you got there in time to have it fixed right away!

Melissa, I'm sending you a PM.

Hi Melissa,

Glad to hear your wound got all fixed up and glad it all went smoothly. Best wishes, Teresa

Melissa..

I'm so glad you went to TJ to have your port looked at and got it all fixed up. Looks like you are on the mend now

Melissa: I am so glad you got it fixed. Did they give you bunches of antibiotics? I am surprised they did not take the port out and let the area heal since it was compromised by the tubing poking through. But hopefully they gave you some good antibiotics.

Keep us posted on how you are healing.