Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Painful sensation under port



Recommended Posts

About 10 inches under my port scar I keep getting a stabbling pain, then it feels like a burning sensation. It is very painful and I immediately have to try to straighten up to relieve the pain. This has been going on for 3 days now.

I am 11 days PO.

Does anyone know what this is? could i have nerve damage? It is quite bothersome and hurts when I am sitting or bend a certain way. It also happens first thing in the morning when I wake up and try to get out of bed.

Today it happened when I was driving and I almost had to pull over.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Today I am 4 weeks, 2 days post-op. For about 2 weeks it ached under and around the incision but then disappeared. When I awakened today my right side under my port was hurting. It is tender to the touch and like you I am a bit concerned. It also aches about 4 inches below in incision. I'm hoping this is just normal healing sensations just as KarenG stated but it has thrown me off a bit. That along with my right eye hurting and running makes for a close to bed day. I've been lying down mostly and only eating just because I need to (still on mushie stage). Maybe someone can shed some light on this too? I favor my right side as I sleep and am really trying to break that habit. Could this have something to do with it?

I'm interested on any comments.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had somehting similar as reagrds the inicsion on my left side. If I got into the wrong position, I would get a really bad burning sensation. So I tried not to get in that position (J/K).

It does seem to be getting gradually better as I heal up.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I post a complaint about the pain and what happens? it goes away!! just like when something is wrong and I make a dr. appt...then it goes away!

I am happy it went away bc it was sooo annoying.

Based on everyone's responses it seems that it is normal and part of the healing process. I feel like I should be able to run in the olympics again but have to remember that I am still recovering from surgery!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×