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Pulling at port incision

I have a constant pull at my incision site, no pain anywhere and I have spent the last 3 days in the recliner..did anyone else have this? I can't sit up, I have to stay in a relaxed position to get the pressure off

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    • CHEZNOEL
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      Try to relax while you can. Many of us slept in recliners for a few days.

    • flrosie
      flrosie

      I have the same tugging sensation. It's better this morning and I actually slept on my side most of the night, quite comfortably. First night I've slept more than 6 hours straight in bed. I've been

    • flrosie
      flrosie

      I think you'll find it's completely normal but you're better off calling the doctor just to be sure. At the very least it will put your mind at ease. I have a spot on my stomach that is still numb t

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    I hate to be an "old meany". But you all need to get up off the couch and walk around. I am so glad that your husband made you go to Walmart! smart man. You more than likely, are just healing, but your surgeon's office is your best friend at this time. Make sure to follow surgeon's orders. Welcome to all new lapbanders. You will do fine, but don't just lay there, get up and move! Don't push vacuum cleaners, or tr clean your house, but get off the couch and walk around. best wishes, Karen

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    I hate to be an "old meany". But you all need to get up off the couch and walk around. I am so glad that your husband made you go to Walmart! smart man. You more than likely' date=' are just healing, but your surgeon's office is your best friend at this time. Make sure to follow surgeon's orders. Welcome to all new lapbanders. You will do fine, but don't just lay there, get up and move! Don't push vacuum cleaners, or tr clean your house, but get off the couch and walk around. best wishes, Karen[/quote']

    Love this! You are right!

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    I hate to be an "old meany". But you all need to get up off the couch and walk around. I am so glad that your husband made you go to Walmart! smart man. You more than likely, are just healing, but your surgeon's office is your best friend at this time. Make sure to follow surgeon's orders. Welcome to all new lapbanders. You will do fine, but don't just lay there, get up and move! Don't push vacuum cleaners, or tr clean your house, but get off the couch and walk around. best wishes, Karen

    I agree, Karen, walking helps. The last week I've had different friends come to walk with me at various times throughout the day. My husband and I have walked the dog together - he holds the leash because my 120 lb lab might yank me across the road. Walking really does help. For that insistent pain in the shoulder, however, laying flat for about 20 minutes is the fix. Gravity is not our friend with regard to the shoulder pain!

    Wish it was warmer than 52 degrees in 'sunny' Florida!

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    How about 10 inches of snow in MO we got Saturday! It got up to 39 today!

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