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Hi all,

I was banded on Friday, October 16th, so I am 5 days out. I've had a lot of pain in the incision areas but it has dissipated somewhat.

The problem I am experiencing is a sharp pain in my right side (almost like pre-op "normal" gas pain). I am wondering if it is the gas the surgeons used to blow up my stomach during surgery.Would it still be in my body? I called my surgeon and they didn't answer my question however the doctor's assistant called back saying it may be the port and can I come in next week? Unfortunately the only date and time she picked next week, I'll be out of town, so now I have to wait until 11/2.

So... is that normal? A sharp pain where the port site is... could it still be gas? could it really be the port? Honestly, with all the bruises and bandages I cannot even tell you where the port site is. Someone told me it is the largest incision and if that is so, then it is smack dab right in the middle of my belly underneath my breasts. So that pain would not make sense to be port pain.

Also... has anyone coughed or sneezed before and felt like they pulled a muscle? Yesterday I had a little coughing fit because I choked and now my stomach is more sore than yesterday due to the stomach pull of the cough.

Thanks for any and all advice.

Good luck to everyone on their journeys... may they be less complicated and see more results! :lol:

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Wherever you feel the pain when you cough is most likely where the port it. Sometimes it helps to use a pillow or even your hand to apply pressure to the area where the port is while you cough.

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Wherever you feel the pain when you cough is most likely where the port it. Sometimes it helps to use a pillow or even your hand to apply pressure to the area where the port is while you cough.

OK so it sounds related. I feel relieved. Thanks for the advice and the info.

~Renee

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