The Port/ New fill/Exercise

[lisacaron 5,075]

I am about 2 months post op. I had my first fill on Monday 7/8. The doc had to poke around a bit, and then got in the port "to the side" she said. Extracted all the Fluid, about 3cc's and added that back plus 3.

So all is well. Eating now back to regular food, nothing getting stuck doing well with all of that. However…on that side near the port when I am exercising it hurts a bit when I breathe deeply while walking/walking really fast not really a jog as yet.

I just wanted to reach out and see what opinions are. The doc did say I might be a little sore, but it's a strange tight feeling in the muscle there, not really at the port site itself but a bit lower.

I don't want to hurt myself, and I also don't want to lose the momentum of going to the gym and getting a little fitness started either.

Your advice is welcome.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I found the area where the port is attached to the muscle was sore for a couple months after surgery when I pulled or strained it. For instance, stretching a lot or lifting a heavier object.

Now, sometimes when I move weird, I get a small pain there. For example, I just got back from the pool with my son. I was playing with him and diving for rings. At one point I was stretched out reaching for the ring under Water when he jumped on me. I twisted weird and immediately felt a pain around the muscle near my port area.

I've read of others having similar, random pains there too. For me it doesn't happen often but it does happen.

[drehn88 251]

When I had my first fill a couple weeks ago the nurse had to move the needle around inside to find the right spot on my port. It was pretty uncomfortable while that was happening and sore for a week or so after. Your pain may be similar to what I had.

[DetChatt 188]

Mine is STILL sore sometimes 2 years later if I bump it hard or mess with it too much (because it's just sticking out there driving me crazy). I imagine the manipulation during your fill is causing a lot of your discomfort, but don't be surprised if it gets sore now and then. Exercise won't hurt it. Just be mindful and don't put any undue pressure on that spot.

[pinklily27 61]

I agree with the others. Perhaps it is sore from the manipulation the doctor had to do to get to your port. You could try some tylenol or motrin to see if it helps you get more comfortable. If it doesn't get better though, you may want to call your surgeon next week.

[Melllima 8]

Dear Lisacaron

I am having the same problem you have described here, I just wanted to know if it was anything important what did your dr say? is the discomfort gone now?