Banded the 18th.... felt so much better each day. Today, for some reason, my port site started to swell :-( it's very uncomfortable. Weird that it's coming on later... anyone else have this?

Banded the 18th.... felt so much better each day. Today' date=' for some reason, my port site started to swell :-( it's very uncomfortable. Weird that it's coming on later... anyone else have this?[/quote']

Mine has stayed a consistent swollen/lump but it has reduced a little bit every day but not enough to make me like it. I don't want to be an alarmist, but I'd call your doctor about sudden swelling that is uncomfortable. You just don't want it to be an infection. In theory - it should be going the opposite (smaller/less swollen/less uncomfortable) direction.

Couple things come to mind..

1. Did you sleep on the port? This could cause just enough irritation to start inflammation

2. Infection- Just look out for other more tell tale signs like redness at site, hot to touch, any discharge, malaise etc

3. Decreased inflammation- perhaps the surrounding area's inflammation has decreased and you are just appreciating the swelling from the port area which will take longer to subside. Not only has the area been manipulated like the surrounding tissues, but it has also been stitched into your abdominal wall.

4. Port- Sometimes in the beginning we cannot palpate the port due to all the inflammation. When inflammation subsides we can palpate a lump and some don't realize they are feeling their port for their first time.

Just suggestions, no idea which one is true lol

I truly believe what you're feeling is normal but it would be wise to contact your surgeon. Usually with infection you can run a low grade fever. If so, you need to be prescribed antibiotics. Call your surgeon to allay your fears. Best wishes to you!