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FLHgal    68

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NOT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL....BUT COULD JUST BE THE CLAWS OF THE PORTS LATCHING ON. IF YOU SEE ANY RED AROUND IT...RUN QUICK..CALL YOUR SURGEON.GOOD LUCK, HANG IN THERE ....IT GETS BETTER.

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goingfoit    125

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I m not sure of that is normal but I would call your dr to make sure. I was banded 6 days ago and its tender where my port is but I can't say it burns.

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SandraO    22

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If its swollen, red or draining i would be concerned. Also if pain is getting worse or you spike a temp

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TeeMarie    7

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I was banded on sept 11. My follow up was today. I have lite burning when I use a heating pad or bend down to quickly. But my doctor told me it was ok. I don't have any redness around it.

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stacytt    8

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The incision is under my arm. They said it will be easily irritated due to the location. This is day 3 and if anything brushes it or the area around it, it stings pretty bad. I haven't noticed any redness though.

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SandraO    22

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Where is your port located?

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SandraO    22

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Mine is located below my left rib. No wonder it hurts. Keep that area clean.

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elcee    3,343

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That is a really unusual port location. Wonder how that will go once you lose lots of weight.

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loseit    28

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Why is it under you arm? I have never heard of this.

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Miranda4635    29

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Mine is in the same location as yours. Kinda under my left arm more towards my chest.ine stings if I turn a certain way or try to lift something. I'm post op day three and the stinging isn't so bad but it's def there

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stacytt    8

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I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one! It doesn't sting all the time, but I tried to put on my bra today and it starting stinging so bad that I got the bra off as quick as I could!

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Miranda4635    29

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I've been having to wear sports bras. They are easier for me to put on. I tried a bra and reaching back to fasten it just stung too bad.

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      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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