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Hi

I had my surgery last Wednesday and although the pain has gone I can feel my stomach is still swollen. My question is is it normal, that I feel slightly more extended on my left side just by the bottom of my left rib, closer to the middle of my stomach. I keep getting more bloated around that area, and it feels a little hard.

I thought it would go down but still not. I also thought it might be where they put the port and that is why it is slightly rounded, could that be right? Did anyone else have the same feeling?

I am going to get my stitches out and to see the Dr on Sunday but just wondered if anyone else had felt the same.

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Sounds all normal to me but if you have any questions just call the doctor's office. They are there just for that! Congratulations on your surgery!

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Sounds normal to me and you're also describing exactly where my port is positioned and if memory serves that was tender for a couple of weeks. Probably didn't help that my cat jumped on me in my sleep 2nd night banded. Any doubts check in with your Surgeon. That's why they're there. :)

Good Luck!

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That's where my port is located as well and it took longer for that incision to heal. Best wishes to you -- surgery behind and now it all begins! Almost a year out now and I can barely recall those early weeks but I do remember how much the walking helped.

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Agree with everyone that's where port is located and if I remember was bloated and sore for a few weeks. Even now when you bend a certain way sometimes i still get that little reminder that its there. But make sure you share all these concerns with your surgeon. Good luck on your Journey! :)

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What you've described is exactly where my port is as well. You are perfectly normal. Also, don't be surprised if bumping into something reminds you that your port is there. I was moving stuff around the house last week, and bumped my tummy with a box. Immediately my body said "Hey, DUMMY! Stop beating on your port!" LOL!

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I had surgery last Wednesday as well and just saw my doctor today. He said it is totally normal to still feel bloated which I am. Also, my port is located on the right side and the area is very tender and he said that is normal as it is still healing. I am back to work tomorrow. Good luck in your recovery!

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Hi all,

Thanks so much for your posts it has been a great help. I do feel a lot more relaxed now. Lets see what the Dr's appointment brings on Sunday :)

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