Port Discomfort

[Tuesday35 0]

Hi guys. I had my surgery 3 weeks ago in Monterrey Mexico and just today it felt like my port sort of popped out. I can feel it now and I haven't noticed it before. I can't say it is painful, but it is just an odd sensation and if I push on the area that feels strange I feel an egg like thing. I am sure that is the port. Is this normal? I am going to call Mexico, but the draw back is that it is hard to get to the doctor when I am available. I have missed him a couple of times. Let me know if you have experienced this and what it might be.

Thanks.

[kaboom 13 0]

I'm not sure what your problem might be, but I had the same type of feeling. Nothing painful but it was slightly discomforting. I hadn't felt the port until last week. I got my first fill last Saturday and after poking around and thru the fluroscopy we found out that my port had completely turned over so they had to position me almost upside down to be able to get my first fill. It was weird and uncomfortable. The doctor said it happens when the muscles contract and when thre is movement in there. So I'm not sure but that was my uncomfortable experience. does anyone else know?

Lots of Luv- Alice

Banded 12/20/06

Fill 02/03/07-1cc

Dr. Huacuz- Tijuana, Mexico

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[LapBandit 5]

Now, I thought I was feeling my port around the same time as you post-op and mentioned it to my doctor who told me it was still inflamation because the port is sutured against the muscle wall which takes a while to heal. I guess it took a few weeks for my general belly swelling to go down enough for me to even feel the port swelling. Mine didn't hurt at all though, so I'm not sure if that's the same thing you're feeling.

[Tuesday35 0]

I am feeling fine now, so I am not sure what the problem really was. I am glad to know you guys felt odd things too. At least I know it isn't all that unusual.

[kaboom 13 0]

Tuesday 35, I'm glad your doing better. I still feel the tenderness, not sure, It is a little worrysome but I guess I'll have to wait until my next appointment. It isn't painful but its sort of sore and tender when I touch my port. hmmm, i'll take it day by day.

Lots of Luv- Alice

Banded 12/20/06

Fill 02/03/07-1cc

Dr. Huacuz- Tijuana, Mexico

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[NursCEO 0]

I am so glad to have found this post!! I had surgery in Monterrey, Mex on the 9th. My port is uncomforable. I wouldn't say painful, but a very odd sensation almost like it is too close to my ribs when sit down for long periods of time. It also seems to move a little, and I have had the popping out feeling you talk about when I lay down. Not everytime, but occassionally. I had figured it was something normal and that it would either go away with healing, or I would get used to it. I am so happy to hear others have the same situation.

[CLAUDIAGDLMEX 0]

just put and ice pack on the area u be ok .

swelling need to go down .

[chubster808 0]

I had the same feeling. Unfortunately for me, my port has completely flipped over and they are not able to do any fills as a result. I will have to have another surgery to reposition the port. I don't know. What will prevent it from flipping again? I may just ask them to take it out or revert to Gastric Bypass. Feeling discouraged. Banded 12/13/06.

[kaboom 13 0]

Chubster 808,

wow that sucks! I had my first fill on 2/3/07. My port is completely flipped as well. I had the fill done under fluroroscopy and after several attempts the doctor finally figured out how to fill me. that sounds funny...

Anyhow, he had to position me practically upside down with my head towards the floor. Then he had to poke me a few times which was very uncomfortable. Wow what an experience, I'm hoping it turns back around when I go back because I think I might need another fill soon. Can't stop eating either.

Lots of Luv- Alice

Banded 12/20/06

Fill 02/03/07-1cc

Dr. Huacuz- Tijuana, Mexico

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[chubster808 0]

Well thanks for the helpful information. Now I will know what to expect. I went to see my surgeon the other day and he is saying that my port isnt flipped and that they will try the fill now under the fluoroscopy. Maybe I will have to get in some strange position, too, for them to figure out how to do the fill? One good thing the surgeon said is that that they should be able to figure out how to fill me to my "sweet spot" under the fluoroscopy. I definately need it because I can eat whatever I want and WAY more than I should be.

:heh:

[HarleyNana 10]

I have always been able to feel my port. Some days it's tender, other days I don't really pay any attention. My port is right at my wait, so I figure what I'm wearing impacts the tender feeling.

[mistiful2001 0]

Hi guys. I had my surgery 3 weeks ago in Monterrey Mexico and just today it felt like my port sort of popped out. I can feel it now and I haven't noticed it before. I can't say it is painful, but it is just an odd sensation and if I push on the area that feels strange I feel an egg like thing. I am sure that is the port. Is this normal? I am going to call Mexico, but the draw back is that it is hard to get to the doctor when I am available. I have missed him a couple of times. Let me know if you have experienced this and what it might be.

Thanks.

Did you find out why you had that pop out sensation at port site? i had the same thing and i am four days post opt. you can email me cuddletimedaycare@yahoo.com

[ReneBean 3]

Hey Guys

Just FYI - even after a year - if I wear the wrong girdle or pants and the waistband hits the port just wrong - I still get a little tenderness.

Think of standing on a rock. It puts a dent in the bottom of your foot after a while - but it still irritates you.

That's kinda how the port is when my waistband has been pushing on it all day. Nothing excruciating - just irritating.

Breathe deep. If you see oozing or the port area feels "hot" to the touch - call your doc.

If you just feel it pulling at your abdomen, you are probably ok.

Happy Trails...

[HelenC 0]

I called my doc today about my port tenderness today and was told it was absolutely normal. We're feeling it now because the swelling has subsided.

[formykids 0]

my doc put my port just under my left breast... I can feel it at all times and it sticks out a bit.... I am large breasted so my bra irrates it alot and sometimes if I bend just right it feels like my bra is going to pop the port out. It is very strange but fills are a breeze, the docs have no problem finding it.