So I was laying in bed on my stomach, talking to my boyfriend on the phone...then decided to get up. I've done this a million times before. But this time? I felt something rip, my port area was immediately on fire and I squealed out in pain...now it's been about 15 minutes and the port area is numb and a little swollen. The port is still there in place - I can feel that much. Any one have a suggestion as to what's going on? Been there? I'm going to bed now and hope it's better in the morning...I'll check back for any responses

i almost wonder if you just pulled it away from the skin on the inside. ouch!! call your dr if it's not any better this morning.

I had that happened to me about 2 months post op. My 2 year old decided to jump on me and when i tried to "get out of the way" i pulled something inside. that sucks. I was totally ok, but as always calling a doctor and running this by him/her is the best thing.

You may have just pinched a nerve or something but you can make a call to your surgeon just in case.

I'm being a hypocrite here because I felt something similar when I attempted to throw my 150 lb dog in the pool the other day and I didn't call.

Thank you for those of you who responded. Update? I made it through my business conference and had no further problems with my port. On the flip side, I couldn't get food down on Saturday or Sunday (ripping was on Thursday)...so blah. Water and liquids still go down fine, so I guess it was a matter of me needing to take some recuperation time!

Also keep in mind that you have lot of nerve endings there - being that its close to the surface and its on the muscles, unlike the actual band itself.

So unless the pain doesnt go away after a few hours, then call the Dr.