Hmm.. Is This Normal?

[destynee1 417]

Hey all.. this is my 3rd day post op.. I am feeling alright, only thing is, around my port is very sensitive. Like, almost sharp pain sorta when i touch ( around ) it. Only during certain times also, like right now it feels fine, I just woke up and as I got up it hurt to sit up and when I touched around it , it was very sensitive and a sharp soreness, tender. Is this normal or should I call my surgeon? I also have these hiccup type things inside my chest to tummy, the best way for me to describe it, has anyone had this? it hurts when it happens , last as long as a hiccup. Anyway, thanks again! would appreciate any feedback!

[Tsign36 37]

I think you are perfectly fine. You are going to feel more sore at that location than at any other incision spot. Everyone is different so go with your body but you had alot just done to that area so it is going to be sore. Mine was sore for the first two weeks there... and even now that I am 9 weeks post sometimes it feels "weird" there..... If that spot feels very hot or if there is any discharge call the dr. but honestly I think it is just normal. Good luck on your new adventure in life and congrats on your surgery! It is awesome!

[downhomechik 41]

Sounds normal to me....my port area was so sore I couldn't sit up with out a pillow or holding my port...I couldn't even wash my hands without holding one against the port area. Doctor told me some people experience the port pain but many don't...really depends on where the port is on each individual person. congrats on being post op and good luck on the journey ahead

[kyrasgrandma 228]

I dont have any port pain at all. I am one of the lucky ones because I didnt have to take any extra painkillers and I was out shopping that afternoon. I do believe that it is due to the fact that I worked out 3x per week and had my personal trainer 1x per week for months before my surgery. The gas pains were not unbearable either and only in my shoulders. They have almost disappeared now.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Hey all.. this is my 3rd day post op.. I am feeling alright' date=' only thing is, around my port is very sensitive. Like, almost sharp pain sorta when i touch ( around ) it. Only during certain times also, like right now it feels fine, I just woke up and as I got up it hurt to sit up and when I touched around it , it was very sensitive and a sharp soreness, tender. Is this normal or should I call my surgeon? I also have these hiccup type things inside my chest to tummy, the best way for me to describe it, has anyone had this? it hurts when it happens , last as long as a hiccup. Anyway, thanks again! would appreciate any feedback![/quote']

I could have wrote this 6 days ago. I found laying down for just 10 mins helped. It will get better every day. Its the swelling and gas. You could call your Dr to give you peace of mind. Also my port does aggravate me too. It swells up and down, but this too shall pass. I walked around and pounded on my chest . Walk, walk walk get rid of the gas! Going for 1st postop tomorrow we'll see! : )

[TKW 501]

Ya, sounds normal. My port area was super tender and took a long......long time to heal.

Congrats on being banded!

[destynee1 417]

Thanks gals! Makes me feel better! <3