Port pain how long and how much

[Lolagirlie 0]

I wrote a couple weeks back, I have been banded for 5 weeks, and 3 weeks ago developed pain at port site up to the area by my ribs. If I accidentally brush against something, I have a ton of pain...Has anyone experienced this?

[carla08 0]

hi i was banded in nov 08 and i still have tenderness in the port area my surgeon told me it could last 6 to 12 months hope you do well

[Lolagirlie 0]

Thanks, I wish it was just tenderness..I'm going to see Dr. next week, and ask again. Thanks for your reply..I hope your journey has been successful!!

[Kennedy Conway 0]

Hi Lolagirlie, I hope you have found the solution to your painful port. I'm 1 1/2 years out & have EXCRUCIATING pain but I think I may have extenuating circumstances. Best of luck to you & please let us know how things went at the doctor.

[mamajude 0]

I had an infection. After 2 weeks of antibiotics I have less pain but it is still sore check to make sure there is no infection

[sweetie78 0]

did you had other symptom beside the pain, was it red or something? i've been band for 6 months, and if I sleep on my side of on my tumy, I need help to get out of bed in the morning and the pain is excruciating it can last a few days then go away for a few weeks then come back. I've notice that my scare is hurting as well even though the is changing color(fading away). I just saw my surgeon two weeks ago, I don't really want to go and see him again. + Im scared he would say I need port revision or something... is there ennyone in the same situation as me...

Thanks

Julie

[Lolagirlie 0]

Sweetie, you need to call the dr. to make sure there is nothing wrong.Did you mention it to him at your last appt. My doctor told me that it is probably "nerve pain" an irritation of the nerve from the healing tissue. I got the ok to take advil in small doses. It still hurts lots but I'm only 8wks out and hopeful it will get better. Let me know what he says. Good Luck!!

[Kennedy Conway 0]

Sweetie, please get in touch with your doctor. I there's redness or heat in the area, you DEFINITELY need to see him.

I have lupus so that's why my port is being 'rejected' by my body. I'm making arrangements to go back to WA to have the lapband out & will continue to learn to overcome my weight issues on my own.

Best of luck to you & hope things have improved.

[Wismer 1]

I've had my lapband for 1 1/2 years. The port has hurt the entire time. I can't twist, bend over or have sex without it hurting. I want this out! Does anyone know a good lawyer?

[Lolagirlie 0]

What does the dr. say about the pain

[Kennedy Conway 0]

I've had my lapband for 1 1/2 years. The port has hurt the entire time. I can't twist, bend over or have sex without it hurting. I want this out! Does anyone know a good lawyer?

Wismer, Please check with your doctor for a solution.

I'm going back to my original WA surgeon for removal. I have excellent insurance & it's simply a matter of their waiting for my AZ records.

Best of luck to you.

[tinamarie1234 0]

My port site is red and warm. It is no longer sore. I have had 2 rounds of antibiotics and no change. The CAT scan showed there was imflamation round the port. The redness is starting to spread. The spot was the size of a quarter, now its about 3" around. Anybody had this happen? If so, what did they do?

[Lolagirlie 0]

You need to get back to your doctor ASAP. This can be cellulitis which if left untreated can be very serious!! Let us know how you make out...Good Luck