9 Days Post Op-Port Question

[txgirl10326 28]

I am 9 days post op...up until day 7, my port soreness was alright. Day 8 and Day 9 it has been extremely sore to the touch and just really uncomfortable.

The swelling in my stomach has somewhat gone down...but I do have a tender lump at my port site (from the swelling).

Is this normal? How long did it take for peoples' port sites to not be so tender to the touch and for the lump to go down?

Thank you.

[Laurajean030 12]

My port was very sore for a month or so. I couldn't sleep on my stomach for about 3 months. I think it took a month for the swelling to go down too. I feel like my recovery was longer than most in every way tho. I hope you feel better soon

[mreusch 30]

I am 9 days post op...up until day 7' date=' my port soreness was alright. Day 8 and Day 9 it has been extremely sore to the touch and just really uncomfortable.

The swelling in my stomach has somewhat gone down...but I do have a tender lump at my port site (from the swelling).

Is this normal? How long did it take for peoples' port sites to not be so tender to the touch and for the lump to go down?

Thank you.[/quote']

I was banded the 24th and having the same issue. Its very tender and the lump totally freaked me out. I have just been icing it and it has helped a lot. Hopefully this will be short lived.

[Lisa Davis_226642 2]

I had band surgery 6 weeks ago and my port area is still tender and a little swollen. The swelling and bruising was noticeable for several weeks (visually noticeable) and now its just a bit tender.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

my port location was tender for about 1 month

as it is healing and forming scar tissue.....before long you won't even know it..

[angemc 85]

I am having problems with my port site as well. Very tender and sore and stopping me from getting comfortable in bed. Even laying on my back is annoying it. I am only 4 days post-op so I'm sure it will get better, but I want to ask... Once it has healed can you feel it in there or does your tummy feel normal again? Thanks

[mreusch 30]

I actually feel my port more now than right after surgery, however it is only sore after I exercise or lift too much and I just put on an ice pack for a bit and I am good to go. I am 15 days post op. It really gets better everyday!!

[angemc 85]

I actually feel my port more now than right after surgery' date=' however it is only sore after I exercise or lift too much and I just put on an ice pack for a bit and I am good to go. I am 15 days post op. It really gets better everyday!![/quote']

I have only felt mildly better each day.. But woke up today feeling fantastic! Ok still some tenderness at port site but I can move around better. Downside is I'm also feeling soooo hungry

[GixxerGirl77 7]

I was banded on 7/23.....so im what, like 20 days out. I have no soreness unless I was to deliberately poke or push on my port site. Im down 21 lbs since my surgery.....and have only been walking 5 days a week as my exercise currently...although I do plan to step it up soon since im at my 3 week postop point. My stomach still kinda pooches out where the port is...hopefully thats residual swelling and goes down. But I am back to feeling like myself. I can sleep almost any position except directly on the port side because its uncomfortable. ...other than that im feeling fantastic. My only issue with food at this point is im constantly craving cheese lol. Not real sure what thats about lol.

[angemc 85]

I was banded on 7/23.....so im what' date=' like 20 days out. I have no soreness unless I was to deliberately poke or push on my port site. Im down 21 lbs since my surgery.....and have only been walking 5 days a week as my exercise currently...although I do plan to step it up soon since im at my 3 week postop point. My stomach still kinda pooches out where the port is...hopefully thats residual swelling and goes down. But I am back to feeling like myself. I can sleep almost any position except directly on the port side because its uncomfortable. ...other than that im feeling fantastic. My only issue with food at this point is im constantly craving cheese lol. Not real sure what thats about lol.[/quote']

My port site pooches out after I've eaten (well drunk because I'm still on liquids) and feels tight to touch. It goes down after a couple of hours though.

[hayley_94 13]

I was banded on the 15th June and my port is still a bit sore now and again but I can sleep on it fine. It will get better so don't worry about it too much. :-)

[chrissy14 1]

Hi from Australia. Thank you that advice I was banded on the 6th August, still swollen and sore to touch. I shall try the ice pack. Cheers Chrissy