Tender Port Area - 3 Weeks Post Op

[harmony11 37]

My port area (or what I assume is the port area) seems to be somewhat tender. It doesn't necessarily hurt, but it is noticeable if I lean over.

Anyone else experience this? I didn't even notice it until last week.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

yes, mine was very tender about a month out. its *healing* and most

likely the scar tissue. a couple more days/or weeks, you wont even feel it. (i dont anymore).

[hmd 7]

Got the same thing... Called my Dr. a few days ago and I haven't heard back. Glad to hear I'm not the only one! I should remember to ask you all first. Response time is sooo much faster & complete. I'm about 5 weeks out but I've noticed it for almost two

[hmd 7]

Actually its just to the left of my port (my port is just above the bigger incision

[harmony11 37]

Yes - that is around where the tenderness is.

Thanks!

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Hi Harmony,

I am 2 weeks post-op and my entire stomache is swollen, bloated,and tender. Especially around my port area. Tender to the touch even! However, I noticed it is getting a tiny bit better as the days go by. Oh, did I mention I feel as though I am ready to give birth to a 10 pound child, LOL

Hang in there!

[Oh-la-la 4]

I am 1 wk and 2 days post op and feel the same way. I'm glad I'm not the only one. My area looks like a small lump. Not to mention the bloated feeling.

[harmony11 37]

I have about convinced myself that I have a slip even though I have no reflux, no vomiting (one PB - my fault) - just a tender area that is more noticeable with deep breaths and bending over (bathing my kids).

I am pretty sure I am just crazy!!

[radarluv 59]

Haha! Not crazy silly. I remember one thing that was said, the pocket where the port is in women is shallower then men. nearer to the surface where it was places on you ad me. The incision is quite a bit to the left of the port. When I got my fill, I was surprised because it wasn't close to the incision. Since we have the same doc. I did overhear that ports are placed all over the place, just varies by doc.

I have about convinced myself that I have a slip even though I have no reflux, no vomiting (one PB - my fault) - just a tender area that is more noticeable with deep breaths and bending over (bathing my kids).

I am pretty sure I am just crazy!!

[Julie norton 2,850]

I have also heard of ports being placed in different areas. Some by belt line, some by bra line. Wondering what is common. Mine gets a bit irritated when my bra rubs it certain times. Any one else?