Port Area Pain = Paranoia?

[IAmJacksLapBand 5]

I am 15 days post-op today. On Monday, my smallest wound decided to open and say "hello." The surgeon is not worried and thinks it will close in a few days.

Today I woke up and the muscle around my port feels extremely sore, almost like it is heavily bruised. I have not had any trouble with it at all until today. First thing I thought is that I turned during the night and the port came unattached. I can feel it and it seems to be in place. Could I have pulled one of the sutures?

Anybody had a smiliar experience with their port area?

[Spartan 4]

I would suggest that you see your physician. An infection of any kind at the port site is something that you need to keep a close eye on. If the incision has opened, I would be a little concerned.

See your Doctor, Just to be on the safe side.

S.

[mustlose 2]

Hi , I had the same thing. At first I didn't even feel the port and wasn't even sure where it was! After a couple of weeks the port started hurting and I was concerned, but it went away in about a week (or less). So You may be okay, too!

[IAmJacksLapBand 5]

Hi , I had the same thing. At first I didn't even feel the port and wasn't even sure where it was! After a couple of weeks the port started hurting and I was concerned, but it went away in about a week (or less). So You may be okay, too! :smile2:

I hope so. I am so paranoid about everything and do not want to have to go back in to have anything reattached, closed, removed, etc. I just want to get to the adjustment phase so I can make this band work.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[hollyradley 0]

Congrats on the surgery..and I can tell you I am 4 months out and my port site is still very tender. I talked to my Dr. about this and she has the band. She said that even after a few years her port can be sensitive from time to time. If it really starts to bother you talk to your Dr.