pain near the port

January 9, 2004

Hello 1st time for me posting on this site. I wanted to know if anyone that has been banded has had any kind of pain near the port area? I was banded on 11/4/03 by Dr Chua in Milwaukee WI. I have had my 1st fill on 12/8 and my next fill is coming up on Monday 1/12/04.

I have had this pinching or bruising pain in between the 2 incisions the port and the top incision. It hurts no matter what, walking, sitting, standing. If I bend its enough for me to put my hand over that area as it hurts.

Does anyone know is this common for this to happen this far out after surgery?

I appreciate any help or suggestions anyone has.

Angel

11/4/03 Dr Chua Milwaukee WI

270/252/160

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onemoment · January 10, 2004

Hi,

I am not sure if this is common with everyone but I experienced the same type of pinching, pulling pain near and between port site and another entry site. I still experience some pulling or pinching at port area on occassion (but now ONLY at the port area).

I am 13 months out and the feeling has lessened over this time. Every month it became less and less.

I think you still are in the healing process. Take your time and move a little slower. If the pain continues or becomes worse please contact your doctor immediately on this matter (just to be on the safe side).

Sultana · January 10, 2004

I just logged in to ask the same question! I was banded two weeks ago, and depending on how I move, I also feel pinching pain near the port. My question is the same as yours. Is this something I should be concerned about, or is it part of the normal healing process?

Alexandra · January 10, 2004

I agree with onemoment. From time to time I become more conscious of my port site because of internal tugging and sometimes sharp pangs or pings. They had to cut through and suture muscle, after all, and I guess that takes time to heal. And I don't know about you, but even very old injuries I have can flare up from time to time--not causing real pain, exactly, but just making themselves known.

The human body is a strange and awesome thing.

Sultana · January 10, 2004

Thanks Alexandra. This is certainly not the first time you have helped put my mind at rest. I see Dr. Kurian next week for my 2 week post-op check, so I will discuss it with her.