Port site pain 1 month post-op

[betrthnever 107]

Hi, I was banded 3/19 and other then the initial pain in the port site area that went away I was fine. UNTIL last week when I started feeling sharp pains off & on from the port site when I walk and sometimes when I'm lying down. I'm doing what my Dr says (not too much of anything) except walking but yet this pain. I'm worried 'cause adhesions had been a problem in a previous surgery and I'm hoping that there isn't adhesions forming. Right now I'm a bit constipated and gassy and the pain is there. I go in for my first fill on 3/25. Any thoughts? Could this just be one part of the experience?:biggrin:

[schampange 8]

I had alot of pain in the port site for about 2 months. It would come and go after that, now im 8 months out and it dosn't hurt at all. I think it's all part of the experience but if you are realy concernd with it talk to your doc don't wait till your fill.:biggrin::thumbup:

[betrthnever 107]

Thanks schampange, appreciate your support with this. My pain comes and goes, too.

[dejageel 0]

I too have pains that come and go around the port site. I was worried about infection. Don't know. The incision feels hard and then right underneath it is the port and sometimes I get sharp pains and then sometimes I dont. UGHH!

[morningoasis811 1]

betrthnever,

I've been banded for almost 5 months now... however, in regards to pain subsiding post op... port pain lasted the longest for me. I'd say at least 1-2 months. I had port pain and discomfort for at least a full month after I felt recovered and healed from everything else.

Where is your port located? Mine is to the left of my belly button, right on my waistline. I was consciously aware of it all the time. NOW I never feel it or even think about it.

My dr. said my pain was ok and nothing to worry about. Check with your NP or PA if it persists... hope you feel better.

[betrthnever 107]

Thanks much! No pain today & very happy about that. Funny how are bodies work.

[HELEN0001 0]

It is probably nothing but I would still give your doctor a call and mention it. Is it painful to the touch? Red and sore? is there any puss? You don't want to hang around if it's an infection. You want to catch it early on.

Good luck