port site questions

lor · April 29, 2007

I was banded on 4/23 by Dr. Ortiz and have spoken to him once since. I have some concerns about pain in the port site. It looks a little red and slightly open with a little moistness in the incision. Dr. Ortiz said to use a heating pad on it which I've been doing since we spoke on Friday. But, I'm getting a stabbing pain in that area everytime I bend over or roll over in bed. Anyone else have this and did it go away soon after surgery? I actually feel worse today than I have since the surgery. Don't have a fever though.

Also, I have a weird rash on my abdomen, chest and arms. Ortiz said it's probably from the iodine they use before surgery. Anyone else experience this?

I'm a bit anxious so I'd love some feedback soon.

Big As Life · April 29, 2007

I had the same stabbing pains...that is just the port incision...I was so scared that something was wrong...the pain will go away after a few days...it does hurt to roll over in bed or if you set up the wrong way...it will get better...I had a rash on my stomach, it went away after a few days...just be careful not to lift anything ..and just be real careful turning over and moving about...just take it easy for the first week...it has only been 5 days since your surgery...you still have lots of swelling in your stomach...it will get better...just relax and try to take it easy....

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nina · April 30, 2007

I had some really bad pains at my port site for about 3 weeks after surgery. It does go away. I don't feel it now at all! It's because it's attached to muscle. My port is on my left side.

As long as it's inside not the actual would then i wouldn't worry too much. But if in doubt go back to your surgeon or Doctor!

Hope you feel better soon!

amom · April 30, 2007

I had the same problem but my port incision popped open and drained for weeks, it finally has healed up. I find if I rollover at night some times it still pulls the muscle and hurts like the devil, but for the most part everything is good. So rest assured it will go away, some people take longer then others but it will get better. Bets of luck