I had surgery 2 weeks ago and I was feeling my port scar a few days ago and i have a huge lump under it! Im wondering if my port may have moved, because at my post op appointment the RN told me it was bellow and to the left of the scar and I was bearly able to feel it then. Now the lump feels the size of a ummmmm say silver dollar but much thicker and im a bit concerned....could the port have moved? Was the nurse wrong? Could it just be a lot of scar tissue? I have no clue and I figured one of you super nice people could fill me in on what this may be.

Jennifer

23 New Orleans, LA

Katrinaville

It is probably your port. The nurse could have been wrong. As long as your port scar is healing without any redness/puss, I would not worry. You can call and check with the doctors office tomorrow if you have any concerns.

If you have fever/redness/puss/ call now.

Youre port is generally a little bit away from the actual scar, they open you up and slip it down under - its rarely right underneath it. So what you're feeling is no doubt your port!

I think you should call your doctor tomorrow. I don't think you need to be freaked out by it or anything, but you'll feel better after you've spoken to or been seen by your doctor. Let them rule out infection and put your mind at ease.

Sounds like the port to me. My port is kind of 'in different places' depending on where I try and feel it from, if that makes any sense. But, like Donna said, if you are really concerned, call your doc, and you'll feel better

I have a floaty lumpiness that is scar tissue. It freaked me out for awhile. Definitely call, don't let the weirdness get you all stressed. I am STILL making friends with my band. I named it "puckers"

Brenda

the port is usually placed a little lower then the actual scar..als you will notice scar tissue build up...

My port is above and to the right of my scar.

I had a lump under my scar for my port for the longest time. It was nothing, just tissue from surgery. It finally went away. I thought at first it was my port but it wasn't. My surgeon says that a knot of tissue like that over the port but under the skin isn't unusual.

To be safe, probably should check with your doc. Especially if it is red or feels hot to the touch.

I thought mine was a "lump" too but my surgeon said it was just scar tissue and 4 months later it's still there and it's still huge. My port is nowhere near the port scar or lump. But, if it's worrying you then definately let your doctor take a look.

I am 2 weeks post op too and I have a big lump too. I thought it might be a hernia. My procedure was done in Mexico by Dr Ortiz and he said I had a huge hiatal hernia that he had to repair--maybe it popped out again. Anyway I am in Boston and trying hard to find a local dr for aftercare.

I have a lump there and my doctor says it is my port. When I had it checked out, everything looked fine. Don't worry about it, but ask your doctor to be sure.

So I finally gave in and called my doc today and they wanted to see me.I came in because the lump had gotten even bigger over the days. The NP said I had a seroma and it was just fluid build up. The problem is it is very painful and uncomfortable now. She said that it may go away on its own, but if it does not she will have to drain it. She also said it could be difficult to drain because a needle could puncture the tubing of the band. AHHH that sounds scary! She said to put warm compresses on it to see if that would help so thats what I am trying. I guess this is not a major complication but it is making my belly very bloated even though im loosing weight. Well thanks for all the responses and im glad I finally know what is going on! I hope it goes away!

Jennifer:omg:

Wow, I'm sorry you're gong through this. I'm glad you got it checked out and atleast they know what it is and have a plan to fix it. Good luck!

I went back to the doctors office today and they decided to drain it. I was super amazed that after about 10 pokes they hit the mothership of the seroma and removed 97cc from it....that took about 15 big syringes!

Im just glad to get all that out. I hope it does not come back, but it could. Ahh i wonder if that made me loose a pound, I think it did!

Jennifer

Good news, Jennifer!

What are your plans for this weekend?