How long does port pain last???

[asho_26 9]

Hi everyone. I have a question. How long does port pain last. I am 1 1/2 months out of surgery and there are times where my port is painful. Is this normal and how long does this usually last.

Please help me ease my mind

[lanagirl 65]

I am 15month out and it still sensitive at time but very few now, just give it time and good luck

[tiggergramma 129]

According to the ladies who do my fills, who each have bands, forever! Because it is sewn into the muscle, any time you work that muscle you will feel it in your port. Mine hurts mostly when I do Pilates now, but will also hurt if I eat too much. (being too full pushes on the Fluid in the band, which pushes back to the port?)

Anyway, you are normal. Not to worry!

[ChicagoRose 650]

According to the ladies who do my fills, who each have bands, forever! Because it is sewn into the muscle, any time you work that muscle you will feel it in your port. Mine hurts mostly when I do Pilates now, but will also hurt if I eat too much. (being too full pushes on the Fluid in the band, which pushes back to the port?)

Anyway, you are normal. Not to worry!

This happens to me too! It's not really pain though...just uncomfortable or tender. Also happens during sex on occasion...sorry TMI, or if I'm sitting weird for too long.

[mwsing 6]

I'm 5 days out and my port is red and swollen and hot, going to see the doc tomorrow

[unbroken40 31]

Eeek!! Let me know what the dr says. Mine has been burning under the skin since my surgery. It worries me.

[mwsing 6]

Eeek!! Let me know what the dr says. Mine has been burning under the skin since my surgery. It worries me.

i will let you know as soon as I get home today!

[tiggergramma 129]

I'm 5 days out and my port is red and swollen and hot, going to see the doc tomorrow

no, it should NOT be that kind of pain! Glad you got in to the doctor right away. Normal port pain is like a sore muscle or a bruise.

[mwsing 6]

no' date=' it should NOT be that kind of pain! Glad you got in to the doctor right away. Normal port pain is like a sore muscle or a bruise.[/quote']

Dr said to ice my port site 4 x a day that there is Fluid underneath the skin but no infection. The ice helps. While it is on there. He wants the swelling to go down so they can do a fill in 4 weeks.

[tiggergramma 129]

Sending healing thoughts your direction!

[kphoping 47]

I am currently in the hospital right now from what the doctor calls port pain. It's like a shooting pain from time to time around my port area. A ct scan was done with contrast and he said everything looked normal. I guess we will see what today brings.

[tiggergramma 129]

I am currently in the hospital right now from what the doctor calls port pain. It's like a shooting pain from time to time around my port area. A ct scan was done with contrast and he said everything looked normal. I guess we will see what today brings.

Let us know what they find. Good luck!

[kphoping 47]

Well they released me from the hospital and the doctor is still standing by his decision that where the port was stitched on the muscle, that muscle is having spasms. I am going to my surgeons office tomorrow to see if he can provide anymore information. One good NSV occurred I was removed off of my high blood pressure medication. I will keep you posted.

[tiggergramma 129]

Yay for going off a medication!

I would say your doctor is correct. If no infection or defects were found, it very likely is the muscle complaining. Muscles are notorious for complaining, and unfortunately they can take a very long time to behave.