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I'm two weeks post op tomorrow and doing great. one problem, i'm in the most pain when i lay on my back. Anyone else had this issue. i can sleep on my side with no port pain, but as soon as i go to my back it seems like my port sticks out more and the pain is horrible. it hurts more than i ever hurt after surgery. like i said i have no pain when i'm up and moving or sitting but as soon as i lay down it is unbareable. i know your going to say so sleep on your side, but its hard for me to be on my right side contiually all night long. anyone else have this issue.

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I'd recommend talking with your doctor about this.

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Hi:

I'm guessing you should have very little discomfort after two weeks post op. Please give your doctor a call and explain what's going on.

Hope your pain goes away soon.

Sue

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hi hope you feel better, do you have a recliner you can slept in at night. because i had the same problem after surgery.

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Definitely ask your doctor. I was having pain and snakey feelings inside and he said until the scar tissue forms around the port, I would have some pain and weird feelings.

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Hi! I am one 9 days post op. I have the totally opisite thing going on. I am a stomach sleeper and I have had to sleep sitting. Up with lots of pillows on my back on the couch for the last 9 days..sucks real bad but, it helps me from not sleeping on my side or stomach. I have been on this website everyday since my surgery many have said it will get better in time. Just hang in there.

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