Hi all,

I'm fairly new around here, and you all seem so friendly I thought I'd ask for some advice.

I was banded just over 3 weeks ago and so far things are going well. I'm booked in to see my surgeon for a follow up and possibly a fill in another week, but I'm experiencing quite a bit of pain where (I think) my port is, and I'm not sure if it's normal.

I start off the day ok, but around lunchtime I feel pressure (I'm still bloated from the gas in surgery), and before long there is a stinging, burning pain just below my largest cut on my left hand side.

I can relieve the pain if I "lift up" that area of my stomach a bit, or if I lie down, which is hard to do at work.

Did anyone else have this happen to them?? I'm starting to worry that maybe my port has flipped

hi and welcome

I experienced similar pain to what you are having and its just some of the things that occur after surgery!!!

I would suggest to maybe phone your doc anyway just incase something else is wrong

Thanks Fee, I think I'll give him a ring tomorrow

How long did your pain last? I want to get back to the gym!

Hey Amy,

The first time around, I experienced a bit of port pain as well, especially when bending over. It went away after about a month. It wasn't constant, so I just tried to work around it.

I was back in the gym after 4 weeks, doing Water aerobics. I had always thought that class was for old people lol, but it was quite the workout and I ended up really enjoying it.

Thanks, I'm glad to know it's not just me!

My appointment with the surgeon is exactly a month after my surgery, so if I'm still in pain then I'm sure he can sort me out.

The Water aerobics sounds like a great idea, I've done it before, years ago and I remember it was fun. Plus I didn't feel so self conscious about my weight when I was surrounded by other ladies who obviously didn't care what other people thought!

Had The Same Pain Went Away At ~ 2 Weeks Out

I had this pain after surgery and when I went to my one week with my surgeon he said it was more muscle agitation and to take Aleve I took 2 a day for four days and the pain is gone...it's an anti inflamatory that definitely un inflamed my sore area...worked wonders for me

I'd ask your doctor before taking multiple Aleve or any NSAIDS. I'll take a dose here and there for my back, but not back to back.

Best of luck to ya.