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Hi,

I was banded on 7-19. I was wondering is it normal to have swelling over the port site...or can anyone else feel their port?

Thanks,

Kristie

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my port is just to the right of my belly button. I had a single incision surgery through the belly button so I was a "lttle" swollen arounf that area after surgery for awhile. I can feel my port when I press in that area or sometimes when I bend over to pick something up off the floor. Other than that It doesn't bother me.

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Mine still hurts if I bang it against the grocery cart or the kitchen counter or something. My PA says that's normal though.

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I can feel my port, but I don't recall any swelling. Mine is located about midway between my belly button and my boobs.

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I am very swollen around the port incision and its all bloated but I dont feel my port yet but i havnt pressed hard enough to feel it,im not even sure where it is!

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I was more swollen around the port site than the other incisions. I did put a cold pack on the site in the evening for a few days. Basically the soreness went away by day 10 or so.

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I don't recall any swelling. You may want to check with your dr just to make sure.

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I agree, you shouldn't have any swelling at this point.... get it checked.

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It was sore but I didn't really notice swelling. Even after an adjustment I get sore at the port site.

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