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I had my band put in April 28. I had a great initial recovery never vomited was only vaguely nauseated during recovery r/t sweet propel Water given and fruit punch flavored Liquid Protein. I had minimal pain except in port wound which was well controlled w/ Lortab elixir. The next day I walked around the block, I felt great. Then I went for my 1 week postop visit the Phys ASSt. said my wound looked a little red and had me come back in 3 days. Day 9 I was leaking clear Fluid that was odorless, phoned DR. and described wound also, at this point it did not seem too bad, had appt next day & another PA looked at wound and said it did not look as bad as other PA described it and continue to express fluid while in shower. Went back next week and PA called Dr. to come in and look at wound & prescribed Augmentin & come back in 4 days. I kept taking med but got worse & by visit Dr. did ultra sound and 7cm fluid pocket found that was un drainable and here I am next day awaiting surgery to getting port removed and I am as mad as hell. Dr. C. says he has only had one of thesein last 300 surgeries and I am an RN! This just is not supposed to happen. Dr. C. says recovery will take about 6 weeks and will have have to pack my open wound until it heals Ugghh!!! :unsure::angry::laugh:

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I had to have my port removed and put in on the other side. Be careful with the wound, mine is an ongoing problem. The port on the left side is absolutely no problem. Good luck.

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