Severe Port Site Pain

[RainInSpain 0]

Hi all,

It's my 3rd day post-op. Everything has been going smoothly so far - gas pain as expected (slowly decreasing,) soreness at the port site, weird burping episodes.

This AM, I woke up in excruciating pain at the port site. This is totally unlike the pain I have been experiencing thus far. I can't even stand upright.

There does not appear to be any new bleeding at the port site, nor pus, and I do not have a temp - can I rule out infection?

I am also worried that perhaps I have been too active during my post-op recovery - taking walks around the block to relieve gas, etc.

I'm also wondering if I might have twisted around in my sleep and pulled out the sutures!

I would really appreciate your feedback ASAP. As it is Christmas, I may not be able to reach my doc until tomorrow, and I am worried.

Thanks!

[christy 0]

Some people have really bad port pain, have you been taking liquid tylenol?

I think that infection usually also causes a fever, so I wouldn't be too worried about that yet.

[RainInSpain 0]

I've been taking liquid Vicodin. It helps to some degree.

I definitely don't have a fever, and the port site doesn't look swollen or abnormal. All this same, this kind of pain doesn't feel right. I have been taking short, steady walks for the last 2 days, and the port site never hurt like this. I really hope I haven't pulled any of the sutures!

[TracyinKS 7]

bumping for update: how are you feeling now?

[monicailer 0]

Hi -I was banded on 12/12/06 and I am healing very well-but I too have port pain. It seems to come and go and tylenol helps numb it. I have been walking a lot and thought I pulled it wrong. I think this is a tender spot as there is a lot of healing deep down below the facsia. If it continues I would contact your doctor, Blessings, Monica

[coatham 0]

I was banded on Dec 22th and have been having pain right above my port. The port site feels fine otherwise. I'm hoping it just pain fom the surgery. Let me know if yours goes away? I think I will call the dr on Tuesday.

[RainInSpain 0]

OK, it seems as though moderate port pain is normal. Very reassuring to hear from other people on this issue, as I was convinced this morning that I had torn the sutures in my sleep or while walking!

I am managing the pain with liquid vicoden. I expect the pain to lessen over the next week or so. Will update.

[Levi27 0]

I too have port pain/discomfort. It feels like something is constantly tugging when i stand up. I'm not sure if this is normal but I have called the Doc's office to see what they say. I'm just waiting for my return call. I'll let you know what they say.

Take care all.

[RainInSpain 0]

My port pain seems to be decreasing slowly.

Unfortunately, I made the mistake of drinking too much too fast. Makes the port pain feel like a bug bite in comparison!