Port Site

[amanda45414 0]

I had surgery Monday and I am still unable to feel my port. I am starting to get worried about it because if the doc can't feel it then I have to go in and get an upper GI, and I don't want that at all. Has this ever happen to anyone else???

[HeatherO 7]

I wouldn't worry about it. You still have a lot of swelling. I don't think I could easily feel mine until about two weeks out. Also as you lose and the fat on your abdomen diminishes, it will be easier and easier to feel. I can feel mine very distinctly and easily without trying now.

[stevegoad 32]

Don't worry.

I can't feel my port site. But I went in for my first fill on Friday, they found it right off the bat, no problem at all.

As you lose weight, the port will be easier to find.

[Hollie519 1]

Doctors are just a little bit smarter than us :] Try to not be so stressed. It can prevent weight loss.

You should be fine. Good luck!

[Daisalana 33]

Yup, don't worry. With the swelling, and body fat you may just not be able to feel it like he will be able to.

My first go around with my port, I had to lay flat on my back, tense my muscles, and contort my legs funny--to get it to poke up. But my doc knew this, and told me exactly what to do!

[amanda45414 0]

Thanks you all for your responses. I won't worry anymore about it since you have all been down the same road. Thanks again!