Hematoma 4 hours post-op lap band surgery

my surgery was on 5/20 and I developed a baseball sized hematoma 4 hours post op. Surgeon said it would absorb. It began to drain and I was told that was 'ok'. On 6/15 I had emergency surgery for staph infection. Port was removed but band still in place. I was hospitalized for 6 days...it has been horrible. I want to know if there is something that could have been done to drain and/or mitigate this infection from happening? I am now faced w/daily nursing care, a huge wound that won't heal for up to 8 weeks...and then, if I choose, having the port re-inserted and basically starting all over. Suffice it to say, I am emotionally drained and in such pain. It took me over 4 years to choose to have the surgery I am so uncertain as to the next step. I know the hematoma occurs in a small percentage of patients....but why should I think it won't happen again? Thank you to anyone who has any input or advice on this. phoebe

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