Port pain

[tjmiller 37]

I am 9 days out and feel mostly better except where my port is. It had been so difficult to sleep because I am a tosser and turner. If I am not extremely careful when moving I feel a lot of pain where the port is. Did anyone experience this and if so, how long did it last?

[Chrissy-Chris 51]

I am only 2 days out but I am surprised by the amount of pain around my port. If I move incorrectly the pain is incredibly sharp. It bites! I was also wondering how long this would last.

[tjmiller 37]

I am only 2 days out but I am surprised by the amount of pain around my port. If I move incorrectly the pain is incredibly sharp. It bites! I was also wondering how long this would last.

I couldn't really think of the right words to describe the pain but I think you are spot on with how it feels.

[tiggergramma 129]

I had surgery the end of September and my port area was painful for about the first 4 weeks, to varying degrees, and now is painful after Pilates. The port is sewn into an abdominal muscle and that muscle is going to be painful until it is completely healed, which can take several weeks. For me, it was a good reminder that my stomach probably wasn't completely healed yet either, so I tended to be more careful all around and follow the surgeon's orders better than I might have otherwise.

[jennygirl37 47]

I am one week out and the port pain is still pretty intense, but it does seem to get better everyday. I talked to my surgeon and was assured that it is all totally normal.

[sheky17g 18]

2 months out and I can't even remember where the port is without looking at the incision. It gets better :-)

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Port is the last to heal... Mine was almost 8 weeks, I hope your will be sooner. But it does go away! I promise!

[tjmiller 37]

Just hearing that it is normal and will go away makes me feel better already!

[SkinnyCubanChick 150]

I am almost 6 weeks out and it still gets sore every day. Don't worry it'll go away

[Mxmom740 9]

I still have port pain & I'm 9 month post-op. I was advised that it has to do with my stomach muscles & how much I'm working them (i.e., working out, tossing & turning at night). Most day it's fine, but some days, it's pretty painful. Prior checks of the port placement have indicated that the port itself is fine; just my body's way of dealing w/ it. I'm presuming I will just have to live w/ it some days! :-) Good luck!

[tjmiller 37]

I still have port pain & I'm 9 month post-op. I was advised that it has to do with my stomach muscles & how much I'm working them (i.e.' date=' working out, tossing & turning at night). Most day it's fine, but some days, it's pretty painful. Prior checks of the port placement have indicated that the port itself is fine; just my body's way of dealing w/ it. I'm presuming I will just have to live w/ it some days! :-) Good luck![/quote']

That kinda stinks. Small price to pay, I guess? Mine is improving as each day passes. I just hope I don't catch a cold because sneezing and coughing are a "pain."

[chantelleb816 33]

My port is on my left Andy whole side is tender. Is that normal? I know I was very swollen

[Rojasanoll 920]

The doctors usually connect the port to a muscle and everytime you bend over it pulls on the muscle. That's why it gives discomfort so long. It will go away.

[samskiles 159]

I'm four weeks out and mine still hurts if I'm laying down wrong or sitting wrong

[nagrin 6]

I have been in pain for 4 weeks, I went to the doctor twice because pain was severe but, he said port is ok, I have so much pain right now I cannot sleep, or bend even if a touch my abdomen hurts, I was banded in 2009 and I never feel like this, doctor said maybe he can move the port, any suggestions