Bent over and felt a pop

[Burgygirl 1]

Last night, I was sitting on the couch and bent over at the waist to pick something up off the floor and felt a pop and then a pain in my abdomen. Specifically about 4 inches to the left of my belly button. This sensation was inside of me. I have already decided to call my doctor but may not get much success as Dallas has just had an ice storm. What could be in that location. I thought that maybe one of the sutures holding the bottom part of my stomach may have popped but I don't have a clue. I am 2 weeks post-op and have been doing great. Right now I don't have any pain, just a warm sensation there inside.

Any advice or opinion is appreciated.

[Jodi_620 37]

No, your stomach is higher and to the left (just under your ribs). You probably felt your port shifting, is this near your largest incision (port incision)?

Some pain and weird sensations are normal during healing. If you start to get severe pain, swelling, seeping from sutures or fever then you should see your doctor.

[BensonRN 0]

one of my stitches did come out. I felt a pulling in my stomach for a couple of days, then in yoga it popped. I could see it poking out. My port is close to my skin now. I didnt have it fixed because it doesnt bother me any more. Just letting you know it does happen.

[BensonRN 0]

The stitch was in my port though not my stomach.

[Burgygirl 1]

My port is on my right side so I don't think that was it. It is kind of near one of my incisions so I guess it could be that.

My biggest concern is that one of the stiches holding my lower stomach up to keep the band in place gave way and I may be at risk for the band slipping.

I guess I will just wait an hour or so longer for the nurse to get in the office and talk to them. We had an ice storm last night so everyone is late getting in.:cursing:

The worst part is I am a nurse so I can come up with a zillion scenarios.

[Jodi_620 37]

It could be the tubing leading to the port too. How long ago were you banded?

[Burgygirl 1]

Only 2 weeks ago.

[pvtash61 1]

I hope you are feeling much better. Cant say what the pop might of been. But, I too think if there is no significant pain, or oozing, redness to area, fever....probably an adjustment to your spine??

Hey, tell me where is your port located?? I have mine right under my sternum, to the right just a bit. I can feel it somewhat. It doesnt hurt, unless I try to reach over the dryer door and rest upon the area. So, I will not be reaching that way anymore. NO pop, so guess didnt mess anything up.

I really do hope you are doing better,a nd you get an answer to the "POP":tongue2:

[Jodi_620 37]

Only 2 weeks ago.

Since the tubing and port are stitched to your abdominal muscle wall, you may have popped one of the stitches that are holding your tubing in place. If so, it shouldn't be a problem, they put several stitches in there. Or it may just be that things shifted in there...I really did have a lot of wierd sensations that early on.

I wouldn't worry about it too much unless you have increased pain but maybe mention it next time you see your doc. Don't do too much strenuous stuff this early out, give those sutures time to heal. Be mindful of how you move and how much you lift.

[Burgygirl 1]

Thanks for all the support and advice!

I talked to my doctor late Wednesday and he said there is nothing really there on the left side (my port is on the right side of my abdomen) and since I can drink and have almost no pain it is probably no big deal. That was the advice I was looking for. I guess I was just looking for reassurance that a major thing had not occured!