Help.....has anybody's port moved??????

[jtrek 0]

I am not quite 2 weeks post-op, and today I got this awful pain in the largest incision. I felt a big bump in it and it was hard and round and I thought uh..oh. So I felt down about 2.5 to 3 inches below where port was....and sure enough it has moved. It hurts so bad because it is rubbing on the inside of the incision. I will call doctor first thing in the morning, but I am scared. Will she have to open me up and move it back down, or do these things move around????

Any input would be appreciated.

thanks

[jtrek 0]

Okay, I take it from no response......... that the ports usually don't move around. So I guess I have a small problem, but I am hoping it's really nothing.

[Anwyn 0]

Hi Jana,

I've heard of ports moving as people lose weight, but you're really close to surgery. Can you feel it right under your skin? Because that's definitely not normal. Sounds like a call to your surgeon is in order. Keep us posted!

[jtrek 0]

Anne,

Yes definately right under the skin( at the incision)

My incision isn't totally healed yet, and I keep worrying that the port will rub its way back thru it. I will definately call first thing in the morning.

Thanks for replying to me.

[sunsett 2]

Does it feel like it is in a differn't place when you are laying down or standing up?

I would call the Dr. But it could just be the differen;t positions your in.

Go see her tomorrow to put your self at ease. Then let us know that your ok. I would call tonight if the pain gets worse though.