excruciating pain

[fmarie 0]

Has anyone experienced this: I am having this really bad burning/stabbing pain right around the port incision. I am now 6 days post-op and this started about 2 days ago. I called my dr yesterday and he says its due to the fact that the port was sewed into the muscle so it will take some time to heal. It comes and goes but since I have been up this morning, its happened about 4 times in less than an hour. It will last anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute or so. Doesnt matter if im sitting or standing. Usually will start after a sudden move though. This pain will stop me in my tracks and I start sweating bad. Its VERY painful. I was wondering if anyone has experienced this and how long this will last.

[jensmallwood 0]

Wow- I didn't have any pain problems around my port (other than tenderness.) Did you explain to your doctor how bad this pain was (like on a scale from 1 to 10 so he'd get it?) Do pain meds help?

[fmarie 0]

I told him about the pain and how bad it was. He said some people have this and that it will get better. He gave me more pain meds. - this helps but I wonder how long this pain will last for me. If it wasnt for this pain, Id feel like a million bucks!

[broadway 0]

I hate to compare myself, but... I did have what I would describe as a "stinging pain" that would come from that incision on a periodic basis. I am now a little over two weeks out and my pains have dissipated other than a slight sensation in my skin when I rub over it.

Just take it a bit easy... don't try to do a lot of twisting or bending and watch how you sit in chairs (I tended to baby one side, or lean in the other direction and I think it created a bit of a pulling sensation that led to my pains.)

Hang in there!

[Drasan 23]

fmarie

I had some of that pain. It surprised me because like you, I was really starting to feel a lot better. I almost wondered if I'd done something to tear the port loose it hurt so bad sometimes. But I knew I hadn't done anything.

It went away for me within days. Like Broadway said, go gently, be careful if you twist or bend.

Gentle hugs. I hope you are feeling better very soon.

[fmarie 0]

Thanks everyone! Im taking it easy and I hope that tomorrow will be a better day! :smile2:

[ThreeDaysLong 0]

I am 2 weeks post op and have a little pain near my port (I have 1 year old triplets and they tend to kick me right there)...but I have found a nice COLD ice pack works wonders...once in the morning and once at night...its GREAT. Its worth a try...

[RavenClaw779 2]

Yes - I had it too, but tomorrow makes 4 weeks and it's all gone. It will pass!

[babsy 0]

Hi, I had that too, after sudden movements.

It lasted for 4 weeks, and really felt like the stitches were ripping out of the muscle. Especially if I coughed or forgot to be careful before I turned over in bed. I'm now 5 weeks post-op and it's so mild now it doesn't bother me. I didn't really find pain killers very helpful, because it comes and goes so quickly. Everything else is good, so a small price to pay for weight loss, normal blood pressure and no reflux since the op.

Hope it goes away soon.

[fmarie 0]

Thanks for the replies everyone! My pain is getting better! 6 days post op was the worst and it wasnt bad yesterday... just sore. I WILL continue to heal and hopefully the healing pains have calmed down a bit. Good luck to you all!

[happytobemefinally 1]

I had the exact same pain last night while sleeping! I honestly thought someone stabbed me! It was exactly 6 days too! If I didn't read this post I would have definitely called my doctor! The bad part was I finally was feeling free of gas and then this! I babysat yesterday and think moving aroun with an 18 month could have been the issue. I haven't felt it yet today. *fingers crossed*

[mjacot35 0]

I still get the pain and I was banded in Sept 08. It feels like a pinching, sharp pain. Only once in a while not on an everyday basis. Good Luck!!!

[misspeacock 0]

i've been getting pain where my port is too and i'm 5 days out. i automatically figured it was my body adjusting to having the port simply there. mine is more of a dull ache, unless i twist wrong or lay on that side. i see my doc on thurs and just figured i would ask him then since it hasn't been too intense. i think it will be something that eventually will go away, but i hope it doesn't take that long for you! good luck!