Hi everyone, (Port-infection)

I had surgery on March 12. A week post-op I noticed an infection developing at the post site area under the skin. Redness and warmth, but no drainage. My doctor started me on Antibiotics right away, but it did not respond to the antibiotics and a second antibiotic was added 6 days later. Still did not get any better - continued to get worse. Now my doctor opened the incision back up again today and drained it, but the infection reached the port itself and the port is now contaminated and I now have go through another surgery to have the port removed and possible even the band if the infection reached the band too. He said he will try and salvage the band and just replace the port. Has anyone else gone through this? I am very discouraged, having to get this replacement done. :thumbup:

I just wanted to say I am sorry for what you are going through. I hope it all works out. I am sure it will. I had some issues myself with swelling but it seems to have worked itself out. Keep us posted.

Hi everyone, (Port-infection)

I had surgery on March 12. A week post-op I noticed an infection developing at the post site area under the skin. Redness and warmth, but no drainage. My doctor started me on Antibiotics right away, but it did not respond to the antibiotics and a second antibiotic was added 6 days later. Still did not get any better - continued to get worse. Now my doctor opened the incision back up again today and drained it, but the infection reached the port itself and the port is now contaminated and I now have go through another surgery to have the port removed and possible even the band if the infection reached the band too. He said he will try and salvage the band and just replace the port. Has anyone else gone through this? I am very discouraged, having to get this replacement done. :smile2:

Altho' you experience can happen, I believe it is a low occurring event. I am sorry for your troubles. I pray the doctor only has to replce your port. Good luck. Please update and keep us posted of your progress.

I'm so sorry! I hope the port can be replaced and wish you a speedy recovery!

I had surgery in July - got infected in late October ( my doctor was on vacation and I think his partner missed the signs). Anyway - port taken out in Nov 08 - replaced in a new spot in Jan 09 - followed by 2 weeks of iv anit-bios. All in all - 2nd and 3rd surgeries are a piece of cake compared to the 1st. Email me if you have any questions. Good luck