New Pain...

Stephanee · January 23, 2007

So, I have been able to walk around, get up on my own, etc with OUT pain. However, tonight, I drove to Target (its been 5 days and I was only told to avoid driving for 3-4 days) and shopped. Within 10 mins of walking, I had a sudden pain where my port is. I wasnt pushing the basket nor have I been lifting anything and I didnt do anything differently than before. I lifted my shirt and noticed that the port was up higher than where I had noticed it before. It stuck out really far and it was very tender to the touch. Also, it hurt when I did certain things, like breathe deep or turned slightly. The pain is really sharp and I dont like it at all.

Does this mean that my port has twisted? Has anyone else had experience like this: one minute things are great and the next minute you are almost doubled over in pain (except that you cant really bend over because it hurts that bad!)?

Thanks for the advice...I dont want anything to go wrong after I have done so good so far!

juliegeraci · January 23, 2007

Ditto. I would call my surgeon asap. Good luck.

Stephanee · January 24, 2007

I did call my Dr G and he had me come in for a checkup. After he felt my port area he determined that I didnt have an infection. He made me go downstairs to have an x-ray. After review, it was determined that I had an unusually large amount of gas that is waiting to...exhale. Sorry for the gross update but I wanted to thank you guys for giving me accurate advice!

Oh, and Im feeling better tonight!

gigi8 · January 25, 2007

Stephanee-

Hi! I've been thinking about you. I am glad to hear that your port is OK! I am sure that you were quite nervous. Your weight loss is great-CONGRATS!! Just 6 more days til my surgery. I am so excited and nervous. Take care-Gigi

Stephanee · January 25, 2007

:clap2: Count down those days, count 'em down...You are almost there!!! What about your pre-op diet...how is that working out?

gigi8 · January 25, 2007

Hi Stephanee! I sure am counting down the days-5 more to go! The pre-op diet is going well. I am allowed to have 3 Protein shakes/day and 3oz of protein and veggies @ nite-not bad!! Keep in touch-Gigi