Bump over port about the size of a grapefruit

Green1 · August 1, 2016

I had the surgery to repair the port or re direct it. Apparently now there is a bump the size of a grapefruit almost directly over where the port was placed. Does anyone know what exactly that is? I hear different stories some say its dilation or a hiatial hernia. I am going to see the doctor on Thursday to see whats happening with it.

WLSResources/ClothingExch · August 2, 2016

If you just had the procedure, it might be swelling around the incision. Your post isn't quite clear, but swelling is the only thing I'd be able to think of anyway. Grapefruit, huh? Quite something, or so it appears.

UsernameTaken · August 2, 2016

I had my band removed and I developed swelling where the port was... I was first misdiagnosed with seroma which is Fluid buildup in the empty space where port was but after reviewing cat scan it showed that it was 7cm Abcess so they had to open up and drain it. Hopefully it is not the case for you, do you have any pain or fever? I felt extremely sick and had low grade fever before we found out what I had.

Green1 · August 2, 2016

Its not really pain. Its more of a discomfort in the stomach area. And it has made my life more terrible. I see the doctor on Thursday. Its a lump in the stomach the size of an orange. I just wish I could feel good and not have to do with this at all and have the best of both worlds.

Dr. Gail Altschuler MD · August 2, 2016

Hi. I'm assuming that the swelling is not red, hot, tender and/or getting larger. If it is, you should call your surgeon in the morning and get seen. If the swelling is in the upper center, it might be a hernia of the abdominal wall. Again, if you have nausea or increased pain, call your surgeon in the morning. If the swelling is stable and not too uncomfortable, then hopefully you'll get a good explanation and a plan when you're seen on Thursday. Best of luck.