Port Pain

amhancock · March 13, 2008

Im about a week 1/2 post op and recovering quite nicely. Alittle sore but this morning I woke up with very sharp port pains. I am a little concerneced because this is the first time I have had this pain. Any thoughts???

azchick · March 13, 2008

Hi! The port area is was really the only place where I have had any pain. If it is a constant pain, I would call your doc. Do you think that maybe you pulled it? I remember right after surgery I was feeling around and I pushed on the port and the pain was very, very bad!! I am 3 wks post op now and no pain at all. Hang in there you should be feeling a little better all the time.

amhancock · March 13, 2008

I havent really dont anything to pull it i dont think. Just bend over at work and home when i have to. Its not a constant pain...its very sharp when I turn a cetain way or sit a certain way or go over bumbs while driving. How easy is it do you think to rip your port?

azchick · March 13, 2008

I would call your doc today. Better to be safe then sorry!!! Good luck!

Texgirly · March 13, 2008

Hey Am - same issue - I was banded 3/4 and exact description. I called my doc (good suggestion) and it sounds normal. Body adjusting, and such. My nurse said as long as I don't have shortness of breath (which I don't - it hurts if I breath deeply too fast but not if it is planned) then I am ok.

ronwifey · March 14, 2008

Hi, my port site is more sore now then it was after surgery. You may have turned or something when you were sleeping and tugged a little at the stitches holding it. That's what my Dr. told me at least. He told me to look for bright red skin and fever....then there is a problem.

luckylinds · March 14, 2008

I know what you mean about the sharp pains...both my mom and I had those. Not constantly, but sometimes I would feel a stabbing pain. When ever I turn or bend it hurts/stings, but the pain is subsiding more everyday, and I can move more everyday (3 weeks since banding). I noticed it more once I ran out of pain pills, but really, our bodies are adjusting, scar tissue is forming, healing is happening...it sounds like the same normal stuff we've been feeling! But - if you are concerned definately see your Dr. to put your mind at ease!