Post Op Port Pain

[readyinTN 0]

I'm just curious if anyone else has experienced severe pain 1 day post at the port? Meaning, unbearable to sit and get up from a chair or even walk for long periods of time. I'm not sure if my pain meds are strong enough or if it could possibly be something worse. Nothing else is uncomfortable.

[armymom2012 51]

I just had surgery this morning. The Port spot is the only one that hurts and it's pretty bad. Medical cutbacks seem to be taking it's toll on staff help as well:( I waited 5 hours for a room after surgery after that I needed to just get out of bed, because it hurts too bad to lay down. Hopefully tomorrow is better, because I am really swollen and hurt when I inhale too much. If you find a way to help the pain let me know. Can't wait to go home tomorrow. Wish you all the best.

Lisa

[Maddy1 55]

I had significant pain for 4 days after surgery. Couldn't get up from chair or bed without help from my husband. I am 16 days out from surgery and my port area incision is closed but very sore. However, it improves a little each day and that's progress!

[readyinTN 0]

Its just frustrating because I know others that said they went out shopping, got their nails done, etc the day after surgery and I can't even take a shower

As everyone says, everyone heals differently so I guess it will just probably take me a little longer to heal.

LMM2012, I am also sore when I inhale. I will keep you posted if I find anything that helps. Good luck to you both on your journey!

[jaimecello 2]

I'm 14 days post surgery and I gained all the strength back in my abdomen. Now, I am getting a strange sensation UNDER my port area. When I go from a sitting to standing position, I feel like it is snagging on something. Hoping I didn't tear a stitch? I'm an orchestra director and do a lot of arm waving.

Anyone else experience this?

[armymom2012 51]

I had surgery yesterday and the neck and shoulder pain is bad. My stomach only hurts where the port was put in, especially when I try to get in bed or sit down and get up. They said that it may cause pain for about 3 weeks, just not as bad as it is right now. Plus the gas they blow you up has to be worked out.TG for liquid Lortab to get me through this week Hope you start feeling better soon, just don't lift too much right now.

[bandedgirl2012 14]

im 2 day post op and i have pain in the port area too,it is really sore and the meds my dr gave me are barely cutting any of the pain, it hurts to breathe deep too. still walki g slow around the house

[readyinTN 0]

Bandedgirl2012-I think that is my issue too with the pain. I was prescribed Hydrocodone 7.5 (1 tbsp every 6 hours). I called my surgeon and the office told me to double the dose to see if that helps. I will keep you posted if it does. You might want to check back with your doctor to and see if they have any recommendations.

[bandedgirl2012 14]

day 3 has been a little bit better, walking more, doing windmill excersises to get rid of the shoulder pain....still loopy though. lol