Having some pain almost 4 weeks after surgery

[gigi0504 0]

Hey everyone!

I was banded on May 4th and so far, so good!

One of the main reasons I decided to have the surgery was for the joint pain I was experiencing because of the weight. Well, that joint pain is GONE! I am so happy I did this.

One thing that has happened though and I am not sure what it is, I have developed this pain on the same side my port is. Its a really SHARP pain if I twist a certain way or bend over or lean over and have to stretch when I do so. I am worried I did something to the port or it detached when it is still healing.

I have only started cleaning my house again. Nothing too crazy and still not lifting anything so I am not sure how this happened. So, last night I took it easy and did not do a thing. I went to bed and I slept fine and when I got up, I felt a little better BUT then I had to pick something up off the floor and the pain came back. It wasnt as stong as it was the day before but still there. Other than that, I feel wonderful!

Has anyone had this? Should I be concerned? My next Dr apt is June 2nd and he is super booked so I was trying to see if I could wait until then or if I really needed to press to be seen now.

Thanks all!

[vlp1968 83]

I would call the dr. office since you are worried. I bet it's nothing, but better off on the safe side. Feel better!

[jen36 1]

I would call the dr too. but I was getting a pain in my left side and it felt like something pinching me really hard, it kept me from sleeping so I called the dr and he said it is completely normal and it will go away, which it did. I don't know if that is anything like the pain your having. I hope you feel better and I would ask the dr.

[Ravyn 0]

It's still pretty early in your healing process. The typical healing period is 6 weeks. While I normally felt great, occasionally when something brushed against the area just above the port it was an uncomfortable feeling. I think it was pain, but not unbearable.

Always air on the side of caution and leave a msg for your doctor, but I bet you're still healing. Remember to take it easy!:thumbup: