My port started feeling tender - 8 months out

beversman · August 27, 2007

I was banded back on 12/22/06 -- through all of these months, my port has never bothered me much, but it really is starting to stick out now that I've lost so much weight. All the fat is gone from around it.

So, this weekend it has felt swollen and was a little sore to the touch.

It is not red and doesn't seem to be anything out of the ordinary about it. I don't have "pain" persay. It is just tender. All looks well.

I was just wondering if any of you experience this from time to time. I think i may have slept wrong on it and had my blanket kind of balled up underneath me.... and it was shoving against my port while I slept. I think THAT might have been what irritated it.

Just thought i would ask if this is normal from time to time :-) thanks everyone!

Mal · August 27, 2007

I was wondering the same thing...my port has been tender too. I'll be watching for some of your responses to your posting...

WASaBubbleButt · August 27, 2007

I had surgery in December as well and mine is tender every now and again.

Your port is sewn into the fascia, the connective tissue above a muscle and below the fat pad. As you lose weight there is less protection for the port, the fat goes away. If you bump it, mess with it much, etc., it can become tender quickly.

There is always a risk of infection. Do watch for signs of infection such as redness, draining, red zebra stripes, fever, etc. and if you have any doubts whatsoever, check with your doc.