Port Pain???

[Amy* 5]

Hi all,

I'm fairly new around here, and you all seem so friendly I thought I'd ask for some advice.

I was banded just over 3 weeks ago and so far things are going well. I'm booked in to see my surgeon for a follow up and possibly a fill in another week, but I'm experiencing quite a bit of pain where (I think) my port is, and I'm not sure if it's normal.

I start off the day ok, but around lunchtime I feel pressure (I'm still bloated from the gas in surgery), and before long there is a stinging, burning pain just below my largest cut on my left hand side.

I can relieve the pain if I "lift up" that area of my stomach a bit, or if I lie down, which is hard to do at work.

Did anyone else have this happen to them?? I'm starting to worry that maybe my port has flipped

[fee 0]

hi and welcome

I experienced similar pain to what you are having and its just some of the things that occur after surgery!!!

I would suggest to maybe phone your doc anyway just incase something else is wrong

[Amy* 5]

Thanks Fee, I think I'll give him a ring tomorrow

How long did your pain last? I want to get back to the gym!

[Parvathi 2]

Hey Amy,

The first time around, I experienced a bit of port pain as well, especially when bending over. It went away after about a month. It wasn't constant, so I just tried to work around it.

I was back in the gym after 4 weeks, doing Water aerobics. I had always thought that class was for old people lol, but it was quite the workout and I ended up really enjoying it.

[Amy* 5]

Thanks, I'm glad to know it's not just me!

My appointment with the surgeon is exactly a month after my surgery, so if I'm still in pain then I'm sure he can sort me out.

The Water aerobics sounds like a great idea, I've done it before, years ago and I remember it was fun. Plus I didn't feel so self conscious about my weight when I was surrounded by other ladies who obviously didn't care what other people thought!

[GayleS 0]

Had The Same Pain Went Away At ~ 2 Weeks Out

[FullofGRACE 0]

I had this pain after surgery and when I went to my one week with my surgeon he said it was more muscle agitation and to take Aleve I took 2 a day for four days and the pain is gone...it's an anti inflamatory that definitely un inflamed my sore area...worked wonders for me

[MsButterKup23 1]

I'd ask your doctor before taking multiple Aleve or any NSAIDS. I'll take a dose here and there for my back, but not back to back.

Best of luck to ya.