I was banded on May 21st and am doing great. I have gas pain but I just keep trying to walk it out. The pain from my port is awful. I can barely stand up straight. Is this normal and how long does this pain usually last?

Sarah in St. Louis

My surgeon told me that the port site would be the most painful incision. I had my surgery on the 21st too. Congrats to you! I find that when trying to sit up or lie down, the port site is where I am most bothered. It's pretty painful when I'm not on my pain meds at this point.

However, I would say that if you have any concerns over the amount of pain you're experiencing to contact your surgeon's office and let them know. They should be able to confirm whether you should be feeling the level of pain you're feeling.

Sure, you should call if you're that uncomfortable but I can tell you that I've been banded since Apr 4th and mine has finally diminshed. It took quite awhile....probably 4 weeks or so. Every day will get a bit better. Just hang in there.

I agree with Shrinking Violet, the port pain is the worst, but, it does gradually get better. My surgery was May 10th, and I needed pain meds for one week. Then everyday it got better. Not totally gone yet, but close. Hang in there, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, coming soon!

I was banded April 30th and i guess it took about two full weeks for my port pain to go away. I am at three weeks post-op and i have been swimming and about everything else. Congrats on your surgery and hope you feel better real soon.

Stacy

I was banded on May 25th and found that my port site is also the most painful incision. OUCH! I feel like I've been hit hard with the flu. Every inch of my body aches.

I am 5 days post-op and my port site kills me if I am getting up or down or take too long of a walk. All I can say is hang in there you are not alone!

Yep, 5 days post-op here (May 23rd) and the port site is still sensitive. For the first time since surgery, I was able to briefly sleep on my right side. Getting in and out of bed was the pits! Getting better every day, though. Hang in there!