Post op port pain

[nursekathy2u 0]

How long did your port pain last after surgery? I had my surgery on Tuesday Aug 19th and it is still very sore today Aug 22nd. I'M starting to get discouraged and depressed.

[Jodi_620 37]

You are only 3 days post-op and pain is very normal this early. I promise it will get better every day. I felt much better after 5-7 days and it was completely gone in two weeks.

[sherrid5 0]

Well I had mine on the 18th, a day before you and I tell ya, birth of my kids was easier. My stomach still hurts and it's all on the outside all the bumps and that port thing, my shirt rubbing on it hurts. I right there with ya. I'm not depressed though and you shouldn't be either.

Hang in there, we can chat and compare notes if you want!

Sherri

sherrid5@aol.com

[chic28 0]

I agree...it's only been 3 days and you did just have surgery so you should expect to have some pain. I had my surgery on July 31st and I still have some very mild pain some days. My doctor told me that was perfectly normal. After all it is just under your skin and it had to pass through a major muscle. That should be the least of your concerns and definetly nothing to be depressed about.

[Shamrockgirl60 1]

I was banded August 7th, and it's 3 weeks...only this week has the port pain been gone, I just get a little pulling sensation when I move too much. Since it's sewn into the muscle it will hurt longer than the other incisions. Mostly annoying but it will get better. I haven't been on pain meds for a week.

take care and good luck

Pati

[littlebit181818 0]

Sorry to say, I was banded on July 22 and still have port pain. You have a foreign body in your stomach and your body does not like it one bit. It is much better than when I was three days out and each week it eases a bit. My doc says 6 to 8 weeks is normal. I am 55 so everything takes a bit more time then when I was younger. Small price to pay. I fit into pants today that I have "outgrew" before I could wear them.

Good Luck

[frenchvanilla 0]

I was banded 6-26-08 and still have soreness there