Hi all,

It's probably no big deal but I just thought I'd ask. Has anyone else experienced swelling & tenderness around the port? I am one week post-op. The tenderness feels something like VERY sore muscles. I guess this is normal but I've heard sooo much about port site infections that I'm a little worried. Thanks for any input!!

It took almost 3 months for my port area to feel normal. It sometimes bothers me when I work out. But It is getting better.

Yep, the port site was the only place that DID hurt for the first few weeks. It felt like I had a very bad pulled muscle. It is normal.

It's normal to be tender and swollen, but if it gets red and feverish, call you doctor!

Signs of infection can vary, but most generally include; redness over the area, swelling, hot to the touch, sharply painful to touch, running a temperature greater than 99, any oozing at the site, particularly opaque, greenish to yellow in color. It can be any or all of these things in stages. If you have these you should have a doctor take a look.

I was banded 8 months ago have had nothing but problems since my second fill in October I am having a unfill on Monday because I have developed an infection and I have been told it is highly unlucky to be band related!!!. Well I have only lost a stone in weight since op but almost 2 stone since my pre op diet and measurements, I am now 3 inches bigger around the waist and 2 inches bigger around my tummy I am very sore and tender it hurts just to breath.

It's normal for your port to be sore right after surgery, but it's NEVER normal for it to be hot, inflammed. red or swollen once you've healed. An infection isn't something to mess with. An infected port must be removed. If you surgeon doesn't agree, I suggest getting a 2nd opinion.