Port Moving?

[Mel1098 2]

Ok, I know this is gonna sound crazy but is it possible for your port to move? I had my surgery on April 20 and up until the last couple of days my port has felt like it has been to the left of the incision. Today I noticed that my incision was very tender and it had a bump in it and it was a little red and warm to the touch. When I felt it it feels like my port is right under the incision. And I can't feel anything off to the left like I could before. Has anyone else had this happen?

[Jen75 33]

Ok' date=' I know this is gonna sound crazy but is it possible for your port to move? I had my surgery on April 20 and up until the last couple of days my port has felt like it has been to the left of the incision. Today I noticed that my incision was very tender and it had a bump in it and it was a little red and warm to the touch. When I felt it it feels like my port is right under the incision. And I can't feel anything off to the left like I could before. Has anyone else had this happen?[/quote']

Hasn't happened to me but I would imagine with the red and war to touch you should contact your surgeon. Don't want an infection brewing... Good luck!

[lifebegins2012 21]

Hi. I couldn't exactly 'place' mine initially but then I suppose I didn't want to touch it incase I unsettled it. I'm over 6 weeks post op now and mine tends to sit below and to the left of my scar. As I'm sitting now, it feels it's only an inch below.The port is stitched to your muscle so won't seem to go far but as we're losing weight/body fat, things will shrink and reposition slightly. My port does sit slightly tilted so that could give the impression of moving but it was no problem when I had a fill.

Before I had my band, I joined my local support group for banders/bypassers and sleevers and had a feel of 3 peoples ports. They all felt very different and the positions varied.

[Mel1098 2]

Well I'm thinking infection because tonight pus and blood started coming out of my incision. Not sure if I should call the doc by it being a sunday. I have an appt for a fill on Thursday but am unsure of what to do at this point. Any suggestions would b welcomed!

[Jen75 33]

Call the doc or an emergency advice number.. Go to the ER if you have to! You do not want an infection! Can be dangerous after surgery! Are you running a temp?!!! You need to know how to deal with it!!! Seek medical attention immediately at least in the am! Do not wait until Thursday!

[lifebegins2012 21]

Yes pus and discharge is a sign of infection and need sorting asap. xx

[Jen75 33]

How are you doing today? Did you see a doctor?

[Mel1098 2]

Yes I saw a dr. It was infected and they have me on a high dose of antibiotics and have me changing the dressing daily. Thank u for asking and sorry it took so long to respond.

[Jen75 33]

Good to hear!