Scared! my port hurts/burns

[pati-o 6]

Maybe I'm being paranoid, maybe I'm having sympathy symptoms. But my port area is very tender and has twingy sharp pains and burns/stings at times. My 14lb doggy did step right on it one night while I was laying in bed, but that was about 2 weeks ago. I also had a MAJOR pb about 3 weeks ago followed by a week of terrible heartburn, that is gone for the most part, but I'm scared that something is wrong. I emailed my follow-up/fill Dr. but he never wrote me back. Any advice or ideas what this could be?

[Alexandra 55]

It may be nothing, or it may be something. You should try again to get in touch with your doctor. A suture may have torn, or it may be an incipient infection. Monitor it closely and when you do get in touch with Dr. Kuri, tell him in detail what your symptoms are.

Good luck!

[Jamoorse 0]

Did you ever find out? I was banded 2 weeks ago and my port fills like it stings or burns? is this normal

[imalene 0]

I'm also 2 weeks post op. Remember you just went through quite a surgery. Your incisions will take MUCH longer to heal than two week and especially your port site.

If you are concerned that you have an infection - hot, oozing to the extreme - you should call your doctor and report this. Maybe you should anyway because you seem a little lost as to what to expect. (I'm not trying to be mean - just want you to feel less confused/scared).

As far as the stinging or other odd sensations inside the incision of your port - I expect that is going to go on for awhile.

You are in the very early stages of healing.

Good luck to you!

Patti

[imalene 0]

:embarassed: I'm sorry I misread your date as having had surger 1/13/06 - not 05.

You must think I'm nuts.

I take it all back and beg your pardon!

Patti

[imalene 0]

:phanvan Actually, my post does apply to Jamoorse - see above. OK I'm done.

[Jamoorse 0]

Thanks for the info, no I feel pretty good and no oozing, my 2 and 1/2 week appointment is next week though so it will be interesting; so am i crazy do we actually lose weight and then probably gain some of it back back to real eating and then lose with the fill? What are you able to eat now?

[desertmom 297]

Hi

I am 9 months out and still get portpain for no reason.Sometimes it is food related (gas definitely affects it)sometimes pants pressure on port,sometimes no reason......sometimes I can feel my band when the port is painful and sometimes when I have eaten even a little to much it aches....it seems to be a fragile thingy as my dr keeps telling me this is normal......

[the best me 6]

:phanvan Actually, my post does apply to Jamoorse - see above. OK I'm done.

You are so funny!!! :biggrin1:

How ya doin' Pati-O???

[DeLarla 22]

Infection isn't good, so let's hope it's tender from your furbaby incident. But make sure to see your doc. Kuri had to remove my first port due to infection, so keep an eye on the area for redness, heat or swelling.

[Jamoorse 0]

Hi again, my stomach is still sore 2 weeks out and yes i get stinging and burning sensations too; i am doing a lot of different things like walking, doing some things around the house, not suppose to go back to work until thursday after i see the doctor jaysaleen on wednesday; but i tell you getting up off the chair or out of the car is very painful; i don't feel ready to go back to work;

[PhotoNut 7]

Somewhere in the forums I read that we shouldn't pick up anything over 10 pounds for the first six weeks. The port is stitched to a thin layer of muscle covering and can easily be pulled away until scar tissue begins to form and attach to the port, making it much more secure. Even then it is possible to pull it a bit.

I had hernia surgery with my band surgery. They put a piece of mesh under the muscle. The tissue grows in and around the mesh to secure the muscle. About a week ago I stood up and dang near dropped to the floor when it pulled from the tissue. It was a burning, stinging sensation just like youre describing. So that's probably what's happening. Be sure to take it easy, keep trying to contact your doc and find out if you should be seen. Watch your temp, and for any other signs of infection.

As for the PB and heartburn. Are you eating soft foods that are easy to digest? Eating slowly? Chewing your food until it's goo? Be sure to do exactly as your doc tells you. Thinking we can get around the rules is only going to end up hurting ourselves.

Best of luck to you!

[Jamoorse 0]

yes the doctor said nothing over 20 lbs for 6 weeks; i think i could have pulled something or the port can move on its side too and remain there; all i know is that i am very very sore on the left side where the port is;

[DeLarla 22]

I had bad port infections for a year, but I never felt any pain. You should get to your doctor ASAP to have a pro take a look, k?

[Jamoorse 0]

yeah but did you have them within 2 weeks of surgery?