Hi I would like my lap band removed the same time as my abdominalplasty. One surgeon said yesterday that he could find a bariatric surgeon to accompany him and they could do it together but the cost would be double for 2surgeons. But I have found a bariatric surgeon who also specialises in abdominalplasty. I have a consultation next week. How do they remove the band? Via abdo wall or key hole? Thanks
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It is hard to make a diagnosis here without an exam, but some form of infection or "fat necrosis" is likely. You should make an appointment for an office visit with your surgeon for instructions.
All the best.
Typically when this kind of thing happens at this stage of healing it is because the suture material used to close the wounds had a bit of contamination and the body is expelling it. Depending upon what kind of suture material your surgeon used, it could be around for another week or so,...
It sounds like you have fluid collecting. I typically leave the drains in longer than 24 hours to drain the fluid that collects from the surgery. You should make an appointment with your PS so he can aspirate/drain it in the office. ac