Yes, another "is this normal?" post

HelenC · March 2, 2007

OK, I've been back to work 4 full days and we're 90 minutes into the 5th day. I took 12 days off work after the surgery, and for the most part, things are going along like I expected.

What I did NOT expect was this near-constant pain at my port incision site.

It feels like my port is rubbing constantly on the incision from the inside out. Sometimes it's sharper than others, but it's always a sharp pain.

Is this normal? If so, how much longer is it going to take to stop hurting? I seem to be always holding my stomach so the port doesn't rub and people think I'm in trouble when I do that *rolls eyes* so I spend half my time reassuring everyone I'm ok.

It hurts when I walk, when I stand, when I drive...the only time it doesn't hurt is when I first get up.

Teresita · March 2, 2007

The port area is going to be sensitive for a very long times, I mean months. As far as sharp pain a month later, let your doctor know. Are still taking some pain meds? liquid Tylenol was good to me.

HelenC · March 2, 2007

*groan*

I was afraid someone would say that.

No, no pain meds - have to stay coherent for work. It's worse during the day than in the evening, but will take some Tylenol at night.

Teresita · March 2, 2007

Awwww I'm sorry. Check with your doctor, when is your next appt.

HelenC · March 2, 2007

Not until the 20th. I do think it's time to call him though and move that up.

Teresita · March 2, 2007

Good idea!!!

HelenC · March 2, 2007

UGH..."This is normal, no need to come in"

Teresita · March 2, 2007

Guess what, that is good to hear that it is normal. You didn't want to hear something crazy did you. Noooo so suck it up cowgirl and you will be healed in no time and running around after all the office work they can throw at you. I hope you get some rest this evening and the weekend.

Davyna · March 10, 2007

I'm only 10 days post op but the port site hurts more than I expected as well.

Forgive the description but I have a belly that tends to hang a little (ok maybe more than a little) and this seems to put pressure on the port site. I still can't sleep on my port side and forget trying to stay on all fours for long. Most of my steri-strips are about to come off but the port ones are still snugly on there. Port pain is the only reason I still take pain medication (Tylenol).

sigh!

HelenC · March 10, 2007

What's funny is almost literally, the very next day after that post, the port incision pretty much quite hurting. There is a twinge of pain here and there, but for the most part, the near-constant pain has vanished!