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Banded 3/4, infection by port

Everything was going very good, not much pain, healing well and feeling good. I went back to work Monday, tired but doing ok. Today at work I feel something running down my belly, and to my surprise it is blood. The incision by the port opened up a little and it is bleeding. I was very scared and called the dr and I have a appointment Wed. The nurse said it is probably a infection. Has anyone else had this happen and is it going to cause me major problems.

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Please keep us posted. I too was banded on 3/4 but I am only have what the nurse tells me is normal port pain which will last for about 6 weeks. She said if it gets hot and/or red to come in otherwise it is normal pain. When did you tape, staples, or stitches get removed???

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I went to the dr today and everything is ok. I do not have a infection but they told me that I have a hematoma (not sure spelled right). They said it has worked it way out and this is causing the bleeding. They gave me pills to help prevent a infection. If I have anymore problems I should call them ASAP. I do not have any redness or tenderness near the port area. I also do not have a fever. I ask if it was something I did, because my husband said "You went back to work to soon, and were you lifting something to heavy" Which I was not and I felt really good except being tired and I did go the sleep early. They told me it was not me so I cannot wait to tell me husband when he gets home tonight, it was not my fault. :)

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