Port Pain- Banded 11/22

[missraefla 3]

I was banded using the spider procedure which means that I have one tiny incision and another that's about 2 inches long. I don't seem to be having any pain at those sites but it feels terrible where I think my port is located. Is this normal? The pain is during deep breaths but mostly when getting in and out of bed. Is it bc the sewed the port to muscle. Please help. Ps I also had a hiatal hernia fixed.

[DustyRider 0]

I was also banded on 11/22. The area where I believe my port to be (still swollen so hard to tell for sure) is the area that gives me the most pain. Like you, I only hurt when moving around, otherwise I am fine. I have 5 incisions. Did the hospital give you the breathing gadget to use to measure your deep breathing? I used mine the first day and all day yesterday and today I can feel a 100% improvement on how deep I can breathe without pain. I would say that you need to practice deep breathing as much as you can. If you're still in pain tomorrow, call the doctor office just to make sure.

[angbutler0712 30]

Hi. I was banded yesterday,11/23. My incisions are fine.. A little itchy today, but that just means they are healing. I have 5 incisions and the bigger one that the port went through is pretty swollen and sore. Nothing excruciating. The CO2 that they filled me up with was by far the worst. It's much better today. It hurt to breath (still does) because of all the air in my chest cavity. I was also given the breathing apparatus to practice my deep breathing.

My surgeon said they they sew the port right to your muscle, so that would definitely cause more pain than the other incisions. Good luck to you.. This part isnt much fun, but in a few weeks we should be all healed and feeling great!

[MelindaH 3]

_{You are probably feeling pain from the hernia repair, also. Take it easy except for sipping, walking and resting.}

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[Lianne 34]

My port site was extremely sore for 1 to 2 months. The more active I was the worse it got. It also aggravated it if I wore pants with a snug waistband. Still does ) =

[Kels 3]

I was also banded on 11/22 and my port incision is still really tender. My surgeon told me this was normal and to put an ice pack on it and take some children's ibuprofen for the pain.

[missraefla 3]

wow- i hope this kind of pain doesn't last for 1 to 2 months. I'm going back to work on Tuesday and it would be absolute hell to get up from my chair ten times a day feeling like this! I think it's starting to feel a little less intense already. I'll keep everyone else who is going through the pain in my thoughts. This wasn't as easy of a procedure as I was led to believe. I guess everyone is different though. Everyone keep your head up

[DustyRider 0]

Hope your pain is much improved today!

[kcf101008 1]

I was banded 10-28 and my site is still tender. I also had a hernia repair as well. I get my first fill next Thursday, I am a little nervous!!! I notice when I eat and I get full, left side gets sore. So I have had to take it easy.

[serendipity 0]

I was banded using the spider procedure which means that I have one tiny incision and another that's about 2 inches long. I don't seem to be having any pain at those sites but it feels terrible where I think my port is located. Is this normal? The pain is during deep breaths but mostly when getting in and out of bed. Is it bc the sewed the port to muscle. Please help. Ps I also had a hiatal hernia fixed.

i too had this pain my consultant said thr port was catching my rib when i bent as i was stitched in. as i have lost weight it has moved and there is no pain now/

[soccermonster31 8]

I was banded on 10/26 and still have mild soreness near the port. But I was finally able to sleep on my stomach for the first time this week But lots of movement throughout the day and I'll be sore at night. It just takes awhile for your muscle in that area to heal.

[MrsRobinson 10]

) Banded on 11/22 and I still am sore at the port site and had hernia fixed!! But, I am feeling stronger and stronger every day!! If I do to much durning the day or with the twins I am sore in the evenings, nothing alittle liquid Lortab won't fix!!! Ha Ha Good Luck and a Speedy recovery!!!