How sore should we be?

[carlasue4 0]

I had my surgery on July 20th and I can feel some soreness around the plug area. Especially after sitting all day at work. Is this normal?

[Iluvharleys 15]

My port area was tender for about the first year, not that it hurt all the time, but if I leaned against something or was sitting in a certain position for a long time. As long as you aren't swollen/red or having problems I would say it is fine. If it still concerns you, then check with your doctor.

[StrawberryGrl 0]

Personally I had more irritation around my incesions on my stomach then my port. My port bugged me is when I first started trying to lay on my side, cause I could feel it. Also when I first went back to work, due to it being at the same level as my desk, I fixed that though my readjusting my chair. Now though, I'm used to it so I can't even tell its there (it's been 3 weeks) I'm sure everyone's plus isn't in the exact same spot, since all of our bodies are different. So haveing some soreness after sitting all day is normal for you more then likely. Maybe try adjusting your chair or try to get up and more and walk around a bit while in the office. Just remember things can only get better from here!! Good Luck!

[OutbackJo 0]

Hi Carlasue4

I was informed by my dietician and surgeon that I will feel uncomfortable in the first 2 weeks especially sitting down. That is why I have to have 2 weeks off work. The port and the swelling from the band do take some getting used to as I have been told. Also after reading other threads this seems to be pretty normal. Maybe every hour do a block around the office just to stretch.

Cheers Jo

[carlasue4 0]

My port area was tender for about the first year, not that it hurt all the time, but if I leaned against something or was sitting in a certain position for a long time. As long as you aren't swollen/red or having problems I would say it is fine. If it still concerns you, then check with your doctor.

Oh thank you both for getting back with me. I am new at this and still trying to figure it out. I am so inpressed. 92 pounds!!!! I am so excited. I start my 3rd week andI can eat a tad more and so excited. One can of Soup a day isn't much but you would have thought I was eating steak and baked potato!

[carlasue4 0]

Great Idea. The walking does seem to work. I've noticed that each day it feels better.

[Big As Life 0]

You are normal...I had the same thing...

[1hawgfan 0]

I was banded on August 1st. I was sore the first 2 days. It is getting better each day. I think it will all go away after the first week or two.