Incision burning pain!? HELP!

flowergurl · March 12, 2008

I'm new around here, banded 3/5/08 so I am one week post-op today & still in some serious pain. The gas pain is working out pretty good...but the two bottom incisions I have are extremely painful! I am waiting on a call back from my doctor's office but thought I would check here too.

It literally feels warm to the touch--like a sunburn and then I have this intense burning feeling whenever I move--sit-up, sit-down, walk, etc. It is nothing like I've every felt before. Is this the normal healing process? My bandages are still intact. This burning feeling also kind of feels like I'm ripping from the inside out but I'm afraid to pull the bandages off to take a look--I was told they would fall off. Help--this hurts!

KW372008 · March 12, 2008

I am so glad you called the doctor! I'm no doctor but it sounds like it might be an infection. Hang in there and don't do anything to the incision, until you hear from the doctor or his staff. Congratulations on your banding. I was banded on 3/7/08. K

abeaher · March 12, 2008

The burning and redness are part of your body's immune response to the incision. I know with my c-sections I was told to expect a burning sensation as it is a sign of healing.

HOWEVER, while redness can be normal, HEAT and WARMTH to the touch IS NOT that can be a sign of infection. I think your doc needs to take a look at it. Good Luck!!

mariduke4 · March 12, 2008

hi flower. we were banded on the same day. I am still in pain. I am still sitting in a recliner . cant get in and out of my bed. Please let me know how your doing. I am sorry you are so sore,but releived to see someone that AGREES it is so painful!

what have you been drinking? have you tried any soft food yet?

Hope to hear from you.

best, Mari

flowergurl · March 12, 2008

What a great response in less than an hour--thank you very much!

Congrats to you all as well!

Well the nurse called me back & said that it is just the healing process and that if it is still bothersome by Friday that I could come in & have the doc put some Lydacane (sp) on them to numb some of the pain. I wanted to tell her I'd be there in 30 minutes but she said to wait it out. :cool2:

Mari, my banded sister. :huh2: I have hardly been able to drink anything up until 2 days ago. Trying to get that Water in has been difficult. Yesterday was the first day I felt hunger so I had a few sugar free popsicles, some chicken broth and Jello. Today, I did try some refried Beans with a bit of cheese in them--made them real mushy & watery. YUMMO! I ate about 3 tablespoons before I felt the fullness. What about you? Still on liquids? I am dying for next week when I can try tunafish, mixed in the food processor, but still...craving! I am suppose to be on liquids until next Weds but the hospital told me only a week. My paperwork between the dietician & the hospital release is conflicting.

OhioGirl · March 12, 2008

Flowergurl - I feel your pain. I was banded last Tue 3/4 and I am just now getting back to full speed. I was so set back, thought I would be back at work by Monday. No way! This has been much worse than I thought it would be. I have only driven once since last Tuesday and it was very uncomfortable. The incision at my port is still very uncomfortable and still a little swollen. Cant even stand to have my pants buttoned yet. The only good thing is my doctor gave me the go ahead to go back to regular foods except bread, Pasta, rice, etc. Said he knows I will not be able to tolerate those. The last few days I have at least gotten to eat some real food and I think that is what is making me feel stronger. Hang in there! The end result will so be worth it!! :drool:

teckla · March 12, 2008

:drool: I remember when I had mine done, my port entry was burning like a bee sting for a few days, it has done it once since for a half day. I think it has something to do with the weather, would not be too worried just yet.

Teckla

destynee990 · March 12, 2008

Mariduke4

Hi!! I was banded on 3/7 I feel just like you! I have managed to lay on my back in bed at night but finding what side is comfortable sucks!! I pref. sitting in the recliner too! I am still on "clear liquids" and my doctor said that I could also add prot. shakes. I am sooo hungry but I realize its all or at least most of it! Is mental. even right after a shake which leaves me satisifed, I start thinking like the old me... "hummm fast food sounds good" and thats when my mind tells my stomach I'm hungry.

Still pretty sore at the left side and down where the port is I have a bruise and its itchy! YUCK! glad I'm not alone! I attempted to drive into work today (an hour and 15 min) TOO SOON!! I think I am going to take another week off. Sitting that long was really uncomfortable.

Good luck... WOW I must be in need of company! lol lots of info!!:drool:

~Destynee~

flowergurl · March 12, 2008

Yes, feels just like a bee sting!! That is exactly how it feels only it is a larger area than just a sting would be. It is really ridiculously painful!

I am also still in the recliner--that is even getting old.

Glad I have some company here too but wish everyone was feeling normal again.

mariduke4 · March 12, 2008

Hi Banded sisters

Thanks for getting back to me, not that I want anyone to hurt...happy to not be alone! I just had some chicken broth. I dont have a hard time with the clear liqs. I go to the Dr in the morning, I hope he lets me go on to have more....the refried Beans with cheese sounds GRRRREAT!!! I may have to try that ASAP!

I hope you will keep me posted on your success. I am not sure how to do the tracker thing( I will have to try to learn).

I will let you know about my Dr apt in the morning, I hope Ive lost some weight...wish me luck!

Mari

LiseSeattle · March 13, 2008

I have the same pain and went to the doctor yesterday for my post op - he told me it's normal and is from the muscles they sew the port into and I should not worry about it. I'm sure it's the same with you but you might want to call you doc just to make sure. :drool: