Port Pain

[zobee 0]

I was banded on 12/11, and am doing well for the most part -- incisions all look good, no redness, etc. But for the last two or three days, I've had some pain at my port/incision sight. It's a sharp pain, like something is pulling. I did a lot of housework for the holidays, but I don't recall any one specific moment when I thought -- uh oh, I think I hurt myself.

Should I be concerned about this? Is it normal to have port pain? And if so, how long can I expect this to last? Will it go away? Should I phone my doctor (not that anyone is in until Monday)?

[TinaM 0]

I was under strict guidelines about not picking up anything over 10 lbs for 2 weeks, then 15 lbs for 2 more.

I'd err on the side of caution and call your doctors office, I'm sure there is an on call physician or answering service.

But for now stop moving around so much. I was even told no running the vaccuum (back and forth motion).

I was banded on 12/11, and am

doing well for the most part -- incisions all look good, no redness, etc. But for the last two or three days, I've had some pain at my port/incision sight. It's a sharp pain, like something is pulling. I did a lot of housework for the holidays, but I don't recall any one specific moment when I thought -- uh oh, I think I hurt myself.

Should I be concerned about this? Is it normal to have port pain? And if so, how long can I expect this to last? Will it go away? Should I phone my doctor (not that anyone is in until Monday)?

[Ms. RJ 1]

I also have that pain near my port. I have been wondering what it was. I did begin lifting weight sooner than recommended (I have a 11 month old baby--24 lbs). I was banded on 12/8 and will go in for my fill on 1/4. I am definitely going to inquire about this sharp pain. I'll let you know what the doctor says.

[nkara 0]

The port is sewn into the muscle in your stomach so it's bound to be more sore and take more time to heal. I would also caution doing to much until your healed.

I am still quite sore there and it's been 6 weeks.

[zobee 0]

Thanks -- I was also on restricted activity for 2 weeks, with no exercise for 4 weeks. I was good for the first two weeks, but I guess I didn't think of exercise in terms of climbing ladders to dust chandeliers and moving furniture about the better to mop under it.

I think I will call them on Monday. Chances are it's nothing to be too worried about, but better safe than sorry. Thanks again!