my port is killing me

[shellb 0]

Hi , I got banded 3-4 and will get my first fill 4-3 can you tell me how it went. also I am having so much pain around my port area and in the back I started to take pain meds again, it feels like my muscles are being torn apart. Does anyone else have this experience. Please help. I started eating solid foods at my 2 1/2 mark and hope I didn't do any damage. My Dr. didn't seem too concerned

[lapbandtalker 0]

I'm not a March 09 bandster but I know what you are talking about. I'm almost 2 years out and just a week ago I felt the first pain in my port area. Last night was sharp as well. It's not constant with me but I am wondering if it's on the move.

If your doctor isn't concerned....maybe that's a good sign.

[Dani13 0]

Hi , I got banded 3-4 and will get my first fill 4-3 can you tell me how it went. also I am having so much pain around my port area and in the back I started to take pain meds again, it feels like my muscles are being torn apart. Does anyone else have this experience. Please help. I started eating solid foods at my 2 1/2 mark and hope I didn't do any damage. My Dr. didn't seem too concerned

I have the same pain around my port. I was band on 3/17. It feels like a burning ripping feeling....it really hurts at night when I'm trying to find a a bareable way to sleep. I don't think it can be the food, my doctor had me start eating soft foods a week after and didn't mention anything about port pain. I don't see my doctor again in till May 1 so post back and let us know what your doctor say when you get your fill.

Thanks

[Lolagirlie 0]

I am 6 weeks out and the pain at my port site started 3 weeks ago..Dr. said may be nerve pain. Can't exercise, lift, or sleep on that side without tons of pain as you described. Sometimes after a few hours, my underwire bra even hurts it..I'm frustrated, but my surgeon is very attentive. I will see him in 2 weeks and we will talk about it again. I hope it gets better, and I will let you know how I make out. Hang in there!!

[shellb 0]

Hi, I saw the fill nurse yesterday and she said the pain I was having could have been from my cycle coming on. I feel great now. I was nervous when I saw that 4 in. needle that they have to use to fill the port. no problem. It was a breeze, did not feel anything but the little prick from the anesthsia needle. I am on liquids for 48 hours. I just ate some tomatoe Soup with a few crackers that I let get really soft, and I don't feel much restriction that I hear about. PB ing. She put in 5cc,

shelley

[jennibells 0]

I have slight pain in my port area here and there. I thought it was due to the port being stitched to the muscle. I dont see my doctor until 3/24 but I will ask him to make sure it is normal.

[Lolagirlie 0]

Thanks, I see my doctor next week.I will tell him again. It's been pretty slow going not back to work yet, still so fatigued..hardly any stamina. I would have thought I would have been farther along by now. Thanks for your response

[LittleOleMeinFL 1]

Hi , I got banded 3-4 and will get my first fill 4-3 can you tell me how it went. also I am having so much pain around my port area and in the back I started to take pain meds again, it feels like my muscles are being torn apart. Does anyone else have this experience. Please help. I started eating solid foods at my 2 1/2 mark and hope I didn't do any damage. My Dr. didn't seem too concerned

Hi guys~

For some reason... I found the "March 09 Bandsters- we need a name" thread and it's the only one I have been one. Too confusing with all the different threads.

I too was having port pain. But more than pain, I was having swelling over it and by the end of the day (after gardening or going to the gym or cleaning house) I was noticing that it was red. It was also kind of hard and painful to palpate. I had it during the first week and when I saw my surgeon he was not concerned. He said that he had taken out some fat in that area to have a place to anchor the port down. And that it was swollen and was healing and that I might have a seroma.

Well, fast forward 3.5 weeks (week 5 post op) and I went in for my first fill. I definitely had a seroma. I already wrote about it.. here is the link from that page.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/calling-all-march-09-bandsters-we-need-name-86511/index51.html

Well, after it was drained.. and I had the fill. I was feeling GREAT. Now two days after it has already filled up again and will need to be drained in two weeks when I get fill #2. I wish he had put more than 3cc because I feel zero restriction! But I have not really "tested" it. I am only eating around the 1/2 cup recommended food. I am too afraid of my band slipping. I've heard horror stories of people pigging out on pizza and stuff and the band literally going to the esophagus.

Hope you guys feel better soon. And if concerned... ask to be seen. It's hard to tell over the phone and they will just tell you it's this or that. But really.. until they see it they don't know.

peas out,

Laura

[purplekat 0]

I would recommend putting an ice pack over your port site to help with any swelling that is going on. During a mensrual cycle womoen also experience swelling with Water retention. I have noticed with poor posture ie slumping forward at my laptop, that i can get some discomfort over my incisions. If I ice and lay flat that discomfort goes away. If you run a fever of 101 deg, notice redness, streaks from the incisions or discharge then those are signs of an infection. I am a physical therapist and treat post op patients. It is always important to let your surgeon know about any symptoms you are experiencing and to write your questions down when you go to see him so you will not forget anything. Hope this helps.

[LittleOleMeinFL 1]

Spoke to my doc on Fri. They will see me earlier than the 21st. Hopefully will get the seroma drained and the 2nd fill!

Hope everyone has a happy easter!