Port Pain???

[kbrenner19 1]

Hi everyone,

I am exactly two weeks post lap band surgery today. The first week for me was pretty rough, more pain than I prepared myself for. However my 2nd week has been going great..I am enjoying foods and feeling fuller quicker and longer. I have lost 28 lbs since starting the pre surgery diet (so 4 weeks). I have been doing restricted duty at my work...so i am doing office type work. It has not been a problem for me. I haven't had to take any prescription pain meds for 4 or 5 days now.

However today at about 10 am I began experiencing stabbing pain right at my port sight. It is not gas pain, or any type of over eating pain. Its the worst pain I have had since surgery. It feels way worse and more intense than the muscle spasms I had after surgery too. My port is way closer to the surface than what I thought it would be but the site is not swollen, red, or oozing. Nothing makes the pain worse or better and it isn't constant but when the stabbing pain comes I feel nauseous and get sweaty. At one point I thought I would pass out.

Has anybody else had this? I did call my dr's office but he is gone and so is his NP. I spoke to the nurse who said I should go to the ER. I did end up leaving work and took a valium when I got home...it's been 30 mins and so far no relief.

Just wondering if anyone else has had this or has any suggestions? I just put an ice pack on hoping that will help.

Thanks for any help!

[Honestly 18]

they attach the port to the muscle..could it be that

[sherrintxs 27]

Mine is also doing the same thing today...about takes my breathe away when a stabbing pain happens.