I pulled my port!

[want2beme 2]

:help:This morning when I woke up, I forgot I had the surgery. I sat up really fast using my stomach muscles and OUCH! Sharp freakin' pain! Like the port cut through my muscle or something!

I called the nurse. She said everybody does it. Man, is it sore! Then, I took it easy today to help it heal and my son (who is 11 months old) grabbed onto a small table and 'somehow' pulled it over on top of him! I freaked out! I jumped up and AGAIN!

OUCH!

(he's fine)

Two injuries in one day. I talked to 3 people who had the same thing, from the office. Anybody else experience this?

It's almost like I pulled one of the stitches out or something.

Sharp pain.

:help:

[luvelmo215 0]

Yes, that happened to me, there was severe pain near my port, almost like burning. This pain lasted for one day, the next day it was fine.

The doctor told me that the port is tackted into place with several tacks so I might have pulled on the tack.

[want2beme 2]

luvelmo!

It makes me feel better that I'm not alone. Thanks a lot. I hope by tomorrow I feel better. This is really hard to do with a baby who isn't walking yet. Good luck with everything!

[luvelmo215 0]

Hope you feel better soon! I have a 14th month old and he walks... I am not sure which is worse...lol

[want2beme 2]

Yeah, that's true! You're is probably faster! I find I have to bend over a lot and pick him up (I know I'm not suppose to), but man he's a small package and he's ALL THE WAY on the floor. I tend to bend to the right to avoid my port. haha

[Shelby 0]

When did the 2 of you get banded? I'm having awful port pain since surgery 8/28 and sitting/standing is so painful. I can't even think of bending over - I'm seeing stars just standing. I didn't think I'd still be in this much port pain.

[ettienne11 0]

i'm having incredible port pain too. i was banded on the 29th. the pain affects my breathing, bending, and sleeping. the fellow said to just take the vicodins when i was discharged. the meds make it bearable (i still felt the pressure and strain though). now, i'm out of pain meds and the extra strength tylenol is not cutting it. i don't remember pulling anything. it just has not stopped hurting since the day of surgery.

[luvelmo215 0]

Shelby, I was banded on August 7th

ettienne11, its only been 4 days since your surgery and your

out of pain killers already? I would call the doctor and have him

refill the prescription. I had to take the meds for at least 6 days.

I promise you it will feel better. I remember thinking OMG I am in so much pain, when will this ever go away. And now I feel nothing.

[ettienne11 0]

hi

luvelmo,

i was banded by dr geiss too. he gave me a presciption for 20 vicodins

i was taking two about three times a day with minimal relief. i don't have any left today. 3 other people were banded on the same day as me and none of them were in pain and i kept on ringing for injections. i felt like there was something wrong with me --or maybe i'm just taking too much.

i really am in horrible pain though. i'll call on tuesday and hope they can see me

[luvelmo215 0]

Wow thats alot, I took one 2 times a day and in the hospital I only rang once and they shot me in the arm with something....but then agian I had 2 c-sections, for my second son I was out of bed as soon as the epidoral wore off, the nurses were amazed, I had several other surgeries and I am told I heal really fast.....enough about me....I would call Dr. Geiss on tuesday. They are probably closed tomorrow.

Good luck and I hope you feel better.

[Big Wave Dave 0]

Aloha All

Today I was in church and had to bend over the bench in front of me and forgot about my port. And ran my still big stomach over the back of the bench and man I saw stars. I wanted to say *&^% but you know I couldn't. LOL but it really hurt, it's been tender all day, a little better this evening. Well just wanted to share, I'm bored and just wanted to gossip....

Aloha

Big Wave Dave

[Vicky Sab 0]

I was banded on Aug 7th. My pain comes and goes. I was surprised it has lasted so long. Mainly because my tactic for overcoming fear of operation was to ask very few questions that I would not want to hear the answer to. That having been said.. reading your post has rung an alarm bell. I work in an elementary school for autistic children. Physically, it is a very demanding job.. School starts tomorrow. Now I'm scared.

[angeleyes32 0]

I was banded on the 17th. I have had absolutely no problems with anything until two days ago. I got to laughing so hard I had some pain afterward. Then when I lean a certain way. Get out of bed raise my arm in a certain direction I get SEVERE port pain. It feels as if the port is tearing away from my skin. I hope this goes away. Will it? Like I said, I have had no pain, no problems eating or drinking, nothing until now. I was even swimming yesterday and noticed port pain when stroking. Should I call my doctor. Is it possible for the port to detach from the skin because it sure feels like it is pulling very hard?

Angela

[igr1017 0]

I had my surgery on July 2nd and I still randomly get that sharp pain by my port when I move the wrong way. It does concern me but everytime I say something to my doctors office they say it is normal and the more active you are the longer it may take to heal. I'm happy to know there are other people out there that have this pain as well.

[ikcanwok 0]

I was banded on Aug 28th too!! I am sooo tired? Is anyone experiencing that?? How about your blood pressure?? They kept me in the hospital an extra day,, my blood pressure skyrocketed, my heart was racing and my oxygen level is low...

Hope things will be better!

Patti