Pain in the port area

[nailpro00 71]

I was wondering if anyone else is having pain in there port area. this is going on about a day and a half.

[Soco 0]

Yes, I did.. I was weird because it wasn't at the incision. It was in the area and it was pain. I had it on and off for like a week. I'm not sure why it was. I would have been more concerned if the incision was red or something. but, nothing other then the pain.. Weird..

[Wisteria75 0]

Yes, I did.. I was weird because it wasn't at the incision. It was in the area and it was pain. I had it on and off for like a week. I'm not sure why it was. I would have been more concerned if the incision was red or something. but, nothing other then the pain.. Weird..

I think I am having the same thing as you. I am 9 days post-op and I understand that my port area will be sore for a bit. The port is located under my chest a little to the right (almost in the middle). The dull pain however is located in my right side. It has come and gone this past week, but since Friday night (when I lifted some grocery bags) it has been constant. I do see my doc on 11/2. I am wondering if I should make a sooner appointment. The pain is uncomfortable and I am unable to do tasks like dishes, laundry, shopping. Any other ideas on what it could be? Or is this completely normal?

[Soco 0]

I think I am having the same thing as you. I am 9 days post-op and I understand that my port area will be sore for a bit. The port is located under my chest a little to the right (almost in the middle). The dull pain however is located in my right side. It has come and gone this past week, but since Friday night (when I lifted some grocery bags) it has been constant. I do see my doc on 11/2. I am wondering if I should make a sooner appointment. The pain is uncomfortable and I am unable to do tasks like dishes, laundry, shopping. Any other ideas on what it could be? Or is this completely normal?

Hello, I would think that some pain/discomfort (depending on you pain threshold) is normal. However, the pain I experienced wasn't brought on by anything. The fact that it became worse after lifting grocery bags could be of some concern. Maybe you strained, pulled or even tore something.. You should definitely call you doctor and see what they say.. Make sure you tell them it was worse after lifting grocery bags.. Good luck. Let us know what happens.

[Oliverdog 0]

I think I am having the same thing as you. I am 9 days post-op and I understand that my port area will be sore for a bit. The port is located under my chest a little to the right (almost in the middle). The dull pain however is located in my right side. It has come and gone this past week, but since Friday night (when I lifted some grocery bags) it has been constant. I do see my doc on 11/2. I am wondering if I should make a sooner appointment. The pain is uncomfortable and I am unable to do tasks like dishes, laundry, shopping. Any other ideas on what it could be? Or is this completely normal?

Hi I am a bit worried too. I was banded on 16th October in another country and do not see my surgeon until my first fill at end of November. I was healling well and sleeping ok, twisted getting into the car yesterday only slightly and have really bad pain now, taking pain killers and really worried, not sure what to do as have to fly to Ireland tomorrow for work? Anyone experienced this before>

[Wisteria75 0]

Hello, I would think that some pain/discomfort (depending on you pain threshold) is normal. However, the pain I experienced wasn't brought on by anything. The fact that it became worse after lifting grocery bags could be of some concern. Maybe you strained, pulled or even tore something.. You should definitely call you doctor and see what they say.. Make sure you tell them it was worse after lifting grocery bags.. Good luck. Let us know what happens.

I called my doctor and had my appointment today, 11/2. He said the pain was definitely the port because it is "sewn" into a muscle. Makes total sense. After all that, he said, "while you're here, why not get a fill?" OK why not? lol 3cc's.

[Wisteria75 0]

Hi I am a bit worried too. I was banded on 16th October in another country and do not see my surgeon until my first fill at end of November. I was healling well and sleeping ok, twisted getting into the car yesterday only slightly and have really bad pain now, taking pain killers and really worried, not sure what to do as have to fly to Ireland tomorrow for work? Anyone experienced this before>

We were banded on the same date and I am not in that much pain at all. Maybe you should call your doctor if the pain is really bad and you are still taking pain killers. Go to the ER if need be. I wish you luck. Keep us posted on how you are.