I am at week 4 and I have the same problem. I was advised to wear a body shaper or abdominal binder until the area heals more. I sometimes sleep in my recliner. I found it more comfortable to sleep on my left side ( side of port ). Also, moist heat helps. Good Luck!
I will be 1 week post op tomorrow (March 29th). Everything is going great with the exception of my port pain! It is sore during the day and very tolerable but at night when I go to bed I toss and turn and can not get comfortable. Whether on my back or left side (Port side ha ha!) it feels like it is pulling and just throbs. I can't even think of laying on my right side, way too painful. The last two nights I have had to get up after a few hours and sleep in a chair.
I see the doc tomorrow for my follow up but I thought I would throw it out there to see if anyone has had the same experience.
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I am at week 4 and I have the same problem. I was advised to wear a body shaper or abdominal binder until the area heals more. I sometimes sleep in my recliner. I found it more comfortable to sleep on my left side ( side of port ). Also, moist heat helps. Good Luck!