When does the pain on port site subside?

[Autumn444 0]

Hi there everyone -

I had my sugery on March 29, 2007. I was on 1 week of full liquids, 1 week of mushies, and now starting on solids <slowly>

Through all of this, I have been having pain in my post site. It seems to be worse in late afternoon and evening. Its not a constant pain by any means. Its more when I turn, bend, or sit for a period of time.

And the pain is just like when i was in the hospital... that ache that makes you cringe and makes you catch your breath.

Did everyone have this?

Am I doing something to agravate it?

I see my doctor on Thursday. I was hoping by now, the aches and pain would have been less then what they are still.

Any input by you all would be great!

Autumn

[Kat817 19]

Sounds like the muscle area your port is stitched in is extremely sensitive. Maybe your Dr. will have some ideas for you when you see him. Hope you get some answers and some relief!

Kat

[Ready to Lose 0]

Autumm:

I had my band 2/5/07. I have not had constant pain, but definately as you described at night. I would conciously have to hold my port and turn if I need to rollover. Otherwise I would have really bad pain (as if port was being ripped out of my stomach). Anytime I sneezed or coughed bad pain. Strange enough, I had my first fill this past Tuesday and it feels so much better!!!!!!!!!! I dont know if its just timing or something else! I did ask my dr. and he told me that I must just have alot of muscle involvement.

Hope your feeling better. Good luck.

[vintagehound 1]

I had surgery July 06 and still have sensitivity in the port region. If I lay on it or sit in jeans for too long it aches. I just went for a fill and asked my doc, he said it is normal to experience some sensitivity and pain in that area. It does get better though.

[TerriDoodle 6]

Autumn - I am just a few days behind you and I think I am feeling the exact same thing as you. Mine is good in the morning...and gets worse as the day wears on. So we must be doing OK, just need to be a bit more patient.

[Autumn444 0]

Wow... okay... well now I am feeling a bit better.... And it is so true about rolling over or even coughing I have to grab my port area to make sure it doesnt jar or it is searing/burning pain. Then it goes away jst as fast as it comes.

I have been wearing my stomach supporter they gave me in the hospital.... LOL When I put it on for the forst time since the hospital, I was amazed at how much bigger it is now then it was when I first had the surgery. I am lossing so much weight in my stomach area so quickly.... I see the buldge where the port is... Very strange now that I have a lop sided tummy LOL

Thanks everyone for your quick responses... It really does help when you are at a loss....

[Autumn444 0]

Hi all, Just got back to from the doctors today. Sadly I have ripped some of my port stitches!!!!

A few days ago I was getting ready to take my shower.... Mind you, this was right after my son took his. Needless to say, my 11 year old forgot his wash cloth that was so carlessly left on the bottom of the tub/shower. When I got in, I did not see the washcloth and I hydroplaned doing the slits! This is quite and effort for me since I have had 10 hip surgeries !!! LOL

Well, I didnt pay much mind to my tummy... i was more concerned for my hips... Regained my balance, stood under the very hot shower in hopes of some relief from now the throbbing muscle pain.... Preparing to wash my hair, I lifted my arms to get the Shampoo, and thats when i doubled over in searing pain on my tummy!

DH came running in because of the scream I let out.... He helped me out... I told him what happend.... He called the doctor only to find out she could not see me till today. They said if I ripped something, it would bruise... If it starts bruising badly, take me to the hospital!

Well it didnt bruise... But low and behold, The doctor checked me and confirmed that my left side of the port was loose from the stitches being torn... UGH.

Now I am back not being able to lift, bend, sleep on my side or anything else till this heals up... She said it could be up to 6 weeks!!

Sooooo.... Now I have more pain to whine about on my port site!

Everyone be careful of that careless washcloth!!!!!!

[Beckie9395 0]

I had my surgery on 4/19. It hurt for the first 2 weeks much more than I expected. This is my 3rd week, and I am now really moving around much better. It was hard to look over my shoulder when driving, or to get in and out of my car. I was always exhausted in the afternoons too. Hopefully you are feeling much better now too!! Hang in there