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I was banded on 11/13 and at my first fill found out that my port was flipped so I had my port re-positioned 2 days ago under a local. Now its red and possibly infected. Call Drs office and they are putting me on Kelfex.

I am very concerned about what this means down the line, will I be at rist for an erosion? had anyone with an infected port have it healed with no further problem? Am I over reacting?

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I had an infection after my first fill and was put on Keflex as well. The port healed but I worry now that it may happen again. I also ended up with a major allergy attack from the Keflex which didn't help the situation.

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how long ago was your infection?

there must be others who've recovered from this

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It was about a week before xmas. Do a search on infection and see what you come up with.

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My mum Has had a band for 3 years and for the first 18 months she had complications with infections. Best thing to do is consult your doctor and stick with it.

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Tinywishes, how are you doing now? Did your infection go away? I am taking Augmentin 500 for a port site infection and am so worried and sad that things will get worse before they get better. I was "banded" on January 30, '08 and am okay otherwise...no fever, white blood cell count is fine.

Anyone else out there who can share experience with port site infections?

Thanks!

Janie B

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Janie, how long have you had the infection and how bad does it look. Mine was red and warm to touch but I caught it straight away. I got it after my first fill but I've had 2 since without a problem. What does your doctor say?

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I am doing well after a course of keflex...my surgeon thinks it was a case of cellulitis than infection in the incision bc it looked like a slight sunburn.

Port is back in place and I recieved my second fill with out a problem

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Hi! I just wrote something on another post about my worries concerning my port site infection. I keep looking all around to see how everyone did after taking antibiotics. Please keep your fingers crossed that the doctor finds an antibiotic that works and that I don't have to go to the hospital. Yikes. But, everybody here is brave and has endured, so I will be strong too. :-) ....mostly.

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