Surgery 05/08/14 & Still port pain

[mias76 32]

I had surgery almost 4 weeks ago and I'm still having periodic sharp pains near my port area. I went to my post op appointment 2 weeks ago and my surgeon said it was normal but its been 2 weeks and I still feel it.

It hurts when I bend over and/or at night when I'm laying down.

How long will this last. The only working out I'm doing right now is walking for that same reason.

[enjoythetime 1,457]

If you're still concerned you should call your doctor back and have them check you out. I'm sure you're fine, and it's normal to have some discomfort in that area for a while but sharp pain should never be dismissed and it's always better safe than sorry plus you have the piece of mind. I wasn't able to sleep on that side for a while and I remember it being tender for maybe 6-8 weeks and then of course if you bump it on something it will let you know:-) Keep us posted!

[mias76 32]

Thank you! My dr said I might have irritated the muscle where the port it stitched to

[betty_s 476]

hey band buddy! i was banded the same day as you! i still have some discomfort bending over and when i lay on my stomach to go to sleep.

i have been fully lifting weights for a week, i got the clear from my NP, so that makes it sore some days too.

my NP told me ibuprofen pm would help with the soreness while i sleep. i walk every day at lunch time and bending over to tie my shoe, its still sore.

Edited June 4, 2014 by betty_s

[mias76 32]

Thank you Betty!! Now I know it's normal to feel discomfort when I bend and lie down.

I'm thinking I will start the gym on Monday. I finally saw a good jump on my weightloss this morning so I'm really happy!!

[betty_s 476]

congrats! my weight loss has slowed a lot since i've been off liquids. some days it can get discouraging, because i know i'm putting in my work, food and exercise wise, and the scale still wont budge!

Thank you Betty!! Now I know it's normal to feel discomfort when I bend and lie down.

I'm thinking I will start the gym on Monday. I finally saw a good jump on my weightloss this morning so I'm really happy!!