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Marrissa, I was banded 2/7/7. I have intense sharp pain at my waist when I bend forward, lift to get out of bed. Now that I can feel around (swelling gone down) I think that is where my actual port site is (just below my waist on left side). Can you tell where your port site is? Valarie

Marrissa, I was banded 2/7/7. I have intense sharp pain at my waist when I bend forward, lift to get out of bed. Now that I can feel around (swelling gone down) I think that is where my actual port site is (just below my waist on left side). Can you te

I am on my 4th day since banding (2/7/7, after a 1 year insurance wait). Everyone I have seen to this point who is banded,has their port site over thier ribs, midway below breast and waist. Mine seems to be below my waist, more on my belly/abdomin. I never discussed the location w my dr, I just assumed it would be higher. Also having a good deal of pain at my waist and abdomin when I try to sit up, get out of a chair, turn over in bed, etc. I didn't expect the muscles in my lower abdomin to be so involved. Also I am reading about people mall walking on their third day! I have walked (slowly) down the block a few times, but I am still having pretty good pain. Should I be farther along?

Well, I will be interested to hear if anyone else has it this low (2 - 3 inches below my waist). I asked the dr's nurse and she said it depends on where there is good muscle tissue to sew the port. I'm just surprised, and a bit frustrated, because I did not expect muscle healing/pain, in my lower abdomin. I do quite a bit heavy lifting in one of my jobs, (refinishing and repurposing antique furniture), and I kind of expected to get back to that fairly quickly. I have a sale in a couple of weeks, and now I am kind of concerned if I will be able to get my projects done! I know that should probably be the least of my concerns. I am just surprised.

Travel Gal, Just posted on Feb. Bandsters also. So is your port at waist height? and is does the abdominal pain feel like a muscle pain, not just from incision?

I am on my 4th day since banding (2/7/7, after a 1 year insurance wait). Everyone I have seen to this point who is banded,has their port site over thier ribs, midway between breast and waist. Mine seems to be below my waistline, more on my belly/abdomin. I never discussed the location w my dr, I just assumed it would be higher. Also having a good deal of pain at my waist and abdomin when I try to sit up, get out of a chair, turn over in bed, etc. I didn't expect the muscles in my lower abdomin to be so involved. Also I am reading about people mall walking on their third day! I have walked (slowly) down the block a few times, but I am still having pretty good pain. Should I be farther along? Can you all share where your port sites are located? <!-- / message -->