I had surgery almost 4 weeks ago and I'm still having periodic sharp pains near my port area. I went to my post op appointment 2 weeks ago and my surgeon said it was normal but its been 2 weeks and I still feel it.

It hurts when I bend over and/or at night when I'm laying down.

How long will this last. The only working out I'm doing right now is walking for that same reason.

If you're still concerned you should call your doctor back and have them check you out. I'm sure you're fine, and it's normal to have some discomfort in that area for a while but sharp pain should never be dismissed and it's always better safe than sorry plus you have the piece of mind. I wasn't able to sleep on that side for a while and I remember it being tender for maybe 6-8 weeks and then of course if you bump it on something it will let you know:-) Keep us posted!

Thank you! My dr said I might have irritated the muscle where the port it stitched to

hey band buddy! i was banded the same day as you! i still have some discomfort bending over and when i lay on my stomach to go to sleep.

i have been fully lifting weights for a week, i got the clear from my NP, so that makes it sore some days too.

my NP told me ibuprofen pm would help with the soreness while i sleep. i walk every day at lunch time and bending over to tie my shoe, its still sore.

Edited June 4, 201412 yr by betty_s

Thank you Betty!! Now I know it's normal to feel discomfort when I bend and lie down.

I'm thinking I will start the gym on Monday. I finally saw a good jump on my weightloss this morning so I'm really happy!!

congrats! my weight loss has slowed a lot since i've been off liquids. some days it can get discouraging, because i know i'm putting in my work, food and exercise wise, and the scale still wont budge!

Thank you Betty!! Now I know it's normal to feel discomfort when I bend and lie down.

I'm thinking I will start the gym on Monday. I finally saw a good jump on my weightloss this morning so I'm really happy!!