port pain, definitely not gallstones!

blondiebandie · July 29, 2008

Hello everyone - I need your help/guidance/suggestions/support - I know, I am not asking for much! Anyways...I was banded on May 2, 2008 and things were going just great...until about a month ago. That was when the port pain first began. Sometimes the pain wakes me up. There is no way I can lie on my left side; it just hurts too much. And now I always cry out when I cough, sneeze, or laugh. As the title of my post indicates, I do not have gallstones; I feel the pain under my left rib (my gallbladder, under my right rib, was removed over 10 years ago). I called my aftercare place where I get my fills and explained the pain to them. They suggested it was just gas and that it will get better. Let me tell you, this is NOT gas and to date, it has not gotten better. I have had gas before and I can clearly differentiate between the two. I am really getting scared because the pain is just not going away; does anyone have any ideas about what is going on with me? Thanks much, Teri

kizzie · July 30, 2008

Hey there.

I know I had terrible pain in my shoulder area around the back of the port (my port was situated right under my left boob so imagine behind that).. and was told by many it was GAS. I had no pain for the first two weeks.

I ended up with liquid around my stomach/spleen/diaphragm area. I needed IV antibiotics. I did have a raging fever though due to the infection. Get it checked.

The people on here are wonderful supports but only your doctor can you tell you what is going on. Bug them until they see you.

good luck to you

Kizzie

blondiebandie · July 31, 2008

Kizzie, Thanks so much for the info - it is much appreciated. Tomorrow morning, I have an appointment with my fill dr. Hopefully, I'll learn what's going on with me!