Port Question

[ANKPTA 0]

I have a question about the port site. I am 3 wks out from surgery, I saw the Dr last Fri and he mentioned that my port was just under the incision (above my belly button). Now I know that Dr's put ports in all kinds of different places. I noticed tonight a firm area around and above my incision that is a little sore and kinda egg shaped and that size. Has anyone else noticed something like that? I wasn't sure what it was, thought about calling the nurse tomorrow. It is only tender when you palpate it, so I don't want to have to go in if this seems to be a common occurance. Thanks for any advice.

[srknepler 0]

I can feel my port and it gets sore if I poke at it. I have felt it since losing my steri-strips (always standing up), so imagine my surprise today when they stuck me a good 6 inches lower and did my fill!!

Well, the higher "port" is actually scar tissue...and that's why it gets sore when I push it....Doh!!

I must have been delirious when I posted this last night.

I should add that the PA told me that I was likely feeling my port up high, too...it moves when you lie down (as the muscles move). it's not 6 inches lower...it's about 3.5 inches lower.

Sorry for the tired post....LOL

Edited October 9, 2008 by srknepler

[hpegg 0]

I had the same thing happen to me. The egg shape will go down in about a week or so but don't be alarmed if you find the whole area bruising. I have been told that everyone goes through this and all the swelling and bruising goes away in about 6 weeks total.

[ANKPTA 0]

Thanks guys, that makes me feel better. I figured that it might be scar tissue or something to that effect. I have lost a few inches in my waist area so I think I am feeling it more now. I have always felt the "lumpy" area, but I just noticed that the area was sore when touching it. The funny thing is it doesn't hurt when you feel for it while laying or sitting. Again, thanks guys.