Somethin pokin me!

[gailblck 0]

Hi everyone,Im in need of a lil advice please.Im exactly 3 weeks out and am experiencing somethin feelin like a poke to my right rib area,not exactly where the port is but close.Driving and sitting is uncomfortable,it feels like somethins in there that wants out.I walk around stick straight and leaning to the left,like I need to make more room on my right side so I wont feel that "poke feeling".When I lay down,it goes away.Is this normal,I thought that thing was going to be all tucked into stuff and I wouldnt feel it every time I sat down/slouched or bent over.Please respond.........:biggrin:

Edited September 9, 2008 by gailblck

[IM_LORI 0]

Gall Bladder. Stones, or a non-functioning gall bladder cause swelling. It feels like "something is stuck" in there. Just not quite right. VERY VERY VERY common during weight loss. Ask your Dr. for a gall bladder ultraound to check for stones, and a HIDA scan to check the function of it.

[Doris_Angel 0]

Hi there

I had the same problem and had to have my Port moved......( whats really no big deal ) i promise. I feel so much better and hmmm no more pockin going on LOL

Good Luck

[IM_LORI 0]

which side is your port on?

[freedom0702 0]

How did you get them to move your port? Did your dr suggest that? Did they go in like for the initial surgery? How long was the recovery time for that? I'm about 9 weeks out and still have that problem, however, dr says my port is "a little high". He was only concerned about infection and when there was none, he was satisified and didn't tell me that he could move the port or, for that matter, that there was anything to be done except it may get better as I lose some weight! So, in the meantime, I can't lift, bend, or walk over a mile at a time or it starts hurting and I have to lay down or stretch out to make it go away.

[babbs3772 1]

I am having the same problem, my surgery was on June 16th. Next Tuesday Sept 16th I am having a CT scan to see what is going on. My surgeon has mentioned port revision. We shall see :biggrin:

But I do understand totally, I compensate for it poking my rib by leaning, stretching and generally rearrange myself :cool2: Good luck!

[freedom0702 0]

Is port revision the same as going in and moving the port? Let me know if that's what your dr decides to do and how it goes.

IM LORI - I don't know if you were asking me, but my port is on the left side, right under my ribs and off to the side a little bit. And mine can't be my gallbladder, since I don't have one anymore. I believe it is the port rubbing on my rib...ouch!

Edited September 10, 2008 by freedom0702