Ok here I am on day 11. I've been in the house uncomfortable since surgery on Oct.15th. So I was determined to get out of the house today. Got up, showered, got dressed, packed Snacks (apple sauce & yogurt. Started driving and this damn port area is more tender than I thought. So I made it to Wal-Mart to get two things. Now I have been sitting in the parking lot almost an hour dreading the 10 minute drive home. Really getting frustrated with my recovery time. Havent worked in two weeks (who cares I own the place) but still I didn't think I would be down for so long.

On anothe note I've learned that when I eat I know Its time to stop when I get the pain in my left shoulder blade.

P.s.

Can someone in Atlanta come get me out this parking lot?!?!

I promise you.......it WILL get better. It took me a longer time than I expected, too. I thought the whole surgery would pretty much be a slam dunk, and it was quite the opposite. Everyone responds differently, and as your post header says......"listen to your body" It took a good month before I started to feel back to my old self.....minus the eating, of course

Oh Vickie, I wish I could come get you. So sorry to hear you are still in such pain. Where did they place the port?

I find that the shoulder harness hurts my port area when I drive and I was banded over 1 year ago. When I am the passenger, I am fine. Sorry you have pain. I wasn't allowed to drive for 3-4 weeks.

I know walking helped me in the beginning even if it was for 5 minutes.

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Aww thanks. The pain was not that bad. Mostly just uncomfortable and tired. Best thing is the gas is not as bad & no pain meds tdy. Once I got home I sat in the driveway and took a nap. My car is very comfy & cozy.

My port is on my left side not too far from my DD breast. Its a few inches below my dreadful underwire bra.

Mine is in the center about two inches below my bra line.

OMG, I feel your pain. My surgery was on Oct. 4th and I still have pain at the port site. Usually 1/2 way through my work day it really starts to bother me. Not feeling to bad today until I sneezed!!! OMG, I thought I just ripped my port out. It hurt soooo bad. So, no matter how you feel, if you are going to sneeze, hold the port area tight. I hope it doesn't always feel like that!!! Good Luck with your journey!!

I do the exact same thing when I sneeze. Lol