Constant pain in port area?

tommygirl · October 26, 2006

Hi,

I was banded September 27th and the first three weeks were fine, but this past week I have been really tired and experiencing a sharp pain, almost constant, in the port area. Is this anything unusual or is it normal??

Please help my dr. is on vacation.

Kat817 · October 26, 2006

I'm sorry to say, that does not sound normal to me. Your Dr. should have someone covering his practice while he is on vacation. Call and let the anwering service forward to the other Dr.

I would think if nothing else they may want a blood work up to make sure you are not harboring infection somewhere.

If no Dr. is available through your original surgeon, try an Urgent Care. It is something I think you should have checked out. If for no more than your own peace of mind.

Good Luck let us know!!!

Kat

EricBermudez · October 27, 2006

Usually when there is discomfort near the port area, could be an infection; that the first simptom. Try to contact your Dr. promptly. Hope is not related to the band, could be just pain , maybe because you sleep on that side of the port. Sorry about my English...

Eric

CCBSTX · October 27, 2006

I had occasional pains for about 3 months, sort of sharp at time depending upon what I was doing...sometimes it was just a soreness. However, it NEVER hurts to ask the surgeon as infection is something to take serious.

Shawn