Incisions

Had my surgery Monday & was just wondering if it is normal to have a little redness around the incision sites? Its only one & its the biggest one. No extra pain just some redness. Is this normal???

It's absolutely normal!  Wishing you a swift recovery!

If it's just some redness without any other symptoms, yes it's normal. I found out that I'm allergic to steri-strips, and that created a lot of redness, burning and itching. So if you start to get anything going on in addition to the redness, then I'd check with your Dr.

Only worry if you run a fever over 101. The redness is part of the healing process. Your body is rushing blood to repair the damage. You are fine.

That big one is where your stomach was pulled out.  That one is typically the one that takes the longest to heal and is usually a little more tender than the others.

Your surgeon will probably look at it and ask about it at your next visit.

If you start running a fever or have any other symptoms of infection call him immediately.

Thanks Guys! I appreciate it.

Mine is a little red too. I asked my surgeon about before I left the hospital and he said it was fine, just part of healing.

Hey Sleeve Sister!

So I couldn't eat for the rest of the 29th. On the 30th I was able to start on liquids and boy was I able to feel the restriction. I am supposed to drink 1 oz every 15 minutes and that is difficult to do. 

 

As far as my sites they are a little red but I was told to look out for them being hot, swollen, and if they have any discharge that is not clear or clearish/pink

 

How have you been doing?