Survey Says.... Torn Port Muscle!

[ginzza55 1]

So after being in severe pain for almost 2 weeks, I went to my doc to have my port site checked out. Sure enough, just as I had expected, I tore the muscle and scar tissue around my port from a PB episode. I am a new bandster (banded 9/25/12) so I haven't even had a fill yet. I am on some pain meds now but need to take it easy. Easier said than done bc I have an attention thriving 18 month old Mama's boy. Has anyone else torn any muscles around their port? If so, how long did it take you to recover?? Any advice?

[suzannetx 21]

what is an PB episode,,,im a newbie to all this

hope u get that fixed

[Kinley7390 80]

what is an PB episode,,,im a newbie to all this

hope u get that fixed

PB stands for productive burp.

[suzannetx 21]

ahhh ok thanks,,, i see ppl say that all the time and had not a clue to what they was talking about,,,, thank you ohhh wait a min,,, does productive burp mean puking??? i just reread your post,,, now im wondering again what productive burp is,,,, hmmmm

[Krussell19 217]

I have tore my port away from the muscle 3 times. I've had two revisions to sew it back in place and needing a third just cant afford it. Pretty painful for a few weeks.

With you child this will be hard but avoid any unnecessary bending!

[Kinley7390 80]

ahhh ok thanks,,, i see ppl say that all the time and had not a clue to what they was talking about,,,, thank you ohhh wait a min,,, does productive burp mean puking??? i just reread your post,,, now im wondering again what productive burp is,,,, hmmmm

Yes, it's when you burp and vomit a little with the burp. Pleasant stuff huh? lol Fortunately, I have not experienced this!

[Banjo257 920]

Oooh, torn muscle? Sounds,awful!!!

[pooky032281 8]

I had the exact same thing happen from a gallstone/morning sickness attack last week. After 2 ER visits, I was finally admitted for severe dehydration. I spent Wednesday night and most of Thanksgiving day in the hospital. Now, the dehydration and gallbladder issues have calmed down, I have this excruciating pain all around my port, like I have ripped the sutures loose. How long does it take for that pain to calm down?