Hi everyone. I am new and need some advice. I had my lap banding aug.11,2008, and other than a wound infection (Keflex taken) all has been well. This morning I woke up with a lump, and pain right under an incision. I took a pain pill and contined on my merry way, only to have the pain rear it's ugly head this evening. I have low grade fever and chills also. I am thinking I have developed an abcess, but what I need to know is:

A. Has anyone else experienced this?

B. What else could be causing the pain fever and chills?

C. Of course i will call the Dr. tomorrow, but I am a worrier.

D. would band slippage feel like this?

I'd appreciate any help you could give me.

Thanks,

elliespetals

Please call your Dr and find out. Let us know what happens. Good Luck!

thank you all for your quick response. I went to the Dr. today and (duh) the lump is my port! Talk about feeling stupid. The wound is ok, but he did start me on another antibiotic just as a preventative. I still have fever today, but the soreness is less. Hopefully it is just a flucky thing and has nothing to do with my banding.

E