I am just about to get my first fill on tues. I just started exercise last week. I've noticed that the area by my port is swelling up when i do any exercise...is that normal?

I am just about to get my first fill on tues. I just started exercise last week. I've noticed that the area by my port is swelling up when i do any exercise...is that normal?

Swelling up not normal, you need to call your surgeon if you have redness or warmth or extreme pain near your port area.

You did not mention when you had surgery, but I never lifted anything over 10 pounds for 2 months after surgery, and I did not do any rigorous exercise until about 6 months post op, I took long walks 30-45 minutes per day.

Also I wore loose clothes for about 2 months after surgery and did not let anything hit my port for about 2 months, and I only showered for about 2 months after surgery.

Apparently this worked for me because I never had any port issues going on 8 years.

It takes a couple of months for most people for the port to completely heal, and also as many lose weight the port may shift and can cause intermittent pain if it is hit up against anything or wear tight clothes.

Good luck