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I am 4 years out from my lap band surgery. A huge purple bruise showed up on my stomach below my port.

RprussFeb 26, 2016
I am 4 years out from my lap band surgery. I started working with a fitness trainer. I had a cramp in my side Tuesday and Wednesday I noticed a huge purple bruise (about the size of my hand) 3 inches bellow my port on my belly. I am eating fine and only sore due to recent increase of physical activity. I was doing boxing punches and twists as my exercise. I am vitamin D deficient.

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Dr. Wiljon W. Beltre, MD
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Mar 2, 2016
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Wiljon W. Beltre, MD

Yes, the more weight you lose with the lap band the more you can feel the port.  Some times the port may feel as if is just floating around.  This is expected after substantial weight loss.  This is why the company made a smaller port called the pass port.  Consult with a bariatric surgeon abo...

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The two most common symptoms of erosion are either infection at the Lap Band port site, or the feeling that the Lap Band is no longer effective. With erosion the band is not inside the stomach rather than on the outside so it is effectively no longer working. Vomitting and pain are not normal...

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Wiljon W. Beltre, MD

If you are only getting 2ml after several fills this means there is most likely a leak in the system.  The fact that the fluid looks yellow also suggests that the band, port or catheter has been compromised.  In my experience the most common site of leakage is usually from the port.  Consult wi...

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