Hello,

I am probably asking a dumb question, but I have been sick with a cough and want to know if I can do any harm to my port or band with all the coughing? The only place I have pain is the port area, but it is also sore everywhere else on my stomach area.

I did start wearing my abdominal binder to hopefully help with support for the caughing.

Thanks. Schel

Schel, I know that the coughing hurts, Are you able to take nyquil or something? Drink lots of water, that helps the phlegm move out quicker and easier. Call your DR. I think your port should be fine though

No questions are dumb. The port area is going to be sensitive for several months and of course a hard cough is not going to help. As Victoriana siad consult your doctor, you may need a cough suppressant or some halls to suck on my help sooth it.

Thanks everyone,

I am going to put a call in to my doc. I already have been taking the cough meds, but I will increase the water thing.

My first day back to work was yesterday after surgery, and being sick and all, today I don't feel better, I feel worse. My husband said I am to do nothing but REST. Thats been so hard for me always, because, being sick for a week, and a day now, my house looks like a 6 year old, yellow lab and husband tornado went off inside it. I swear mom gets sick and everyone thinks its a free for all! NOTHING gets done. I know though I need to get better or what good will I be a week from now? So its off to rest for me and I think I'll put on a blindfold to not look at the mess, or just close my eyes and sleep. Thanks again, I'll chat soon.

Schel