My port was placed in my upper right quad, during the surgery.

My surgery was 2/14, and everyday, it seems I am more aware of the port. It feels as though there is no room in my abdomen for it, and when I cough or sneeze, it feels as though it wants to pop out, (which I know it won't of course). Is that normal?

Also, even though I have lost 8 lbs. already, my abdomen feels very distended, and the jeans I was able to wear pre-op, I no longer can not even get zipped half way up. Is that also normal, and did anyone else notice that, too.

I don't see the doctor until Thursday, and am thinking this may be normal, just hoping for some reassurance! :help:

I felt the same way, my pre-surgery jeans did not fit for about 3 weeks until the swelling went down even though I was 10 pounds lighter.

I had surgery 2/15 and am still so bloated. My port it placed in a similar position and I too can feel it. I can look in the mirror from the side and see it protruding a little. I'm sure it is just due to the swelling and inflamation.

Me too...I thought the reason I could feel the port so much was due to a lower BMI (33)..but I'm constantly feeling like they are out of place somehow. I did the same thing with my jeans. Having lost 11.5 lbs since surgery on the 12th, I thought they'd feel much better than before, but couldn't wait to get them off. I have a feeling it's all about swelling inside that's not down yet. I think we have to wait it out. Kind of uncomfortable, but I'm hopine it will be better soon.

Thanks for all of the support. I feel so much better knowing that I am not the only one who has noted this aspect.

For all of my reading up on the surgery, there are quite a things that are not expained well.

It does help to have support, or is it; misery loves company?!:tired