I'm 10 days post op! However I'm still feeling pain at my port area. Tugging, pinching, and just soreness! Does this go away? Why so much pain!??????

When having this pain, it makes me regret the decision! Like I should have had the sleeve instead....

Edited June 21, 201511 yr by CeeTee13

I am 10 days in and I am also suffering this pain. I am really paranoid that I have done some damage to my port

I am 10 days in and I am also suffering this pain. I am really paranoid that I have done some damage to my port

Me too! I'm paranoid that I ripped it from the muscle. No one tells us that there will be this specific pain. At least I know I'm not alone.

How have your meals been?

I am 10 days in and I am also suffering this pain. I am really paranoid that I have done some damage to my port

Me too! I'm paranoid that I ripped it from the muscle. No one tells us that there will be this specific pain. At least I know I'm not alone.

How have your meals been?

Sorry to hear of your discomfort. I was pretty fortunate I suppose....hardly any pain at all! I just sat in the recliner in between walking around.....with a nice amount of Rx pain meds the first few days. But that was 6 years ago now.

What does your surgeons office say about the pain? Have they given you some pain meds? It is possible you're over doing it, lifting, etc and not resting up enough?

Best wishes!

The port area is the biggest incision and also takes see longest to heal. I never had any pain but did have soreness around the port for a few weeks. I was also told that the body will try to reject the port because it's a foreign body so this could cause some pain, swelling and even a pus type discharge that you will probably think is an infection but it's completely normal. It took over a month for mine to stop draining and heal. My doctor was not concerned. Good luck.. Hope this helps some.

Yes I'm also having a lot of pain at the port area. I'm 2 weeks post op and when I bend or sit in a certain position I feel intense pain at the port site almost like a burning and ripping of stitches or something. It lasts maybe 10 secs then eases. It's the worst when I'm driving and by end of day driving home from work I'm in tears. Is this normal and will it get better?

Pain in and around the port area is VERY common weeks after surgery; however, you should listen to your body and NEVER be afraid to call your doctor's office with any concerns. They got paid a nice amount of money, make it count!!!

Ok, I know this may be a dumb question but what is this "port" that everyone is talking about?

The port is what is placed under the skin, which is sutured to your abdominal wall. This port is attached to a tube inside the body that goes to the band that is around the stomach. The port gives the surgeon access to adjust the band by making it tighter or looser by using a Huber needle (a non coring needle). The middle of the port has a rubber type stopper that the doctor puts the needle in which is attached to a syringe filled with saline. The saline goes into the tube which goes into the band. The more saline that is in the band, the tighter the band is.

Ok, I know this may be a dumb question but what is this "port" that everyone is talking about?

My port incision/area is also still sore. I cannot bend over or it feels like it is pulling.

My port incision/area is also still sore. I cannot bend over or it feels like it is pulling.

That's normal. Give it time, it will improve

Hi me too - it is getting easier though and depending on what clothes I wear it can feel worse. Exactly 2 weeks for me tomorrow. Xxx

I am 6 weeks after my banding. I do feel a twinge here and there in my port area when I move a certain way. This has not stopped me in exercising or any other activity. I hope in time that you experience less issues. I do however think it will be something that I am conscience of forever. Meaning I now that the port it present.

Do the fills hurt? My first is 4 weeks post-surgery and I'm thinking that area is still going to be tender.

How is the weight loss going for you 6 weeks out?

My fill did not hurt. I am down 20ish lbs since my pre surgery diet. I go back next week for another possible fill. My doctor is very careful about only giving small fills in order to avoid being over full. I hope this helps.

Thanks, bandedandbashful! It looks like our stats are pretty similar. I am also 5'9" - started out at 245 lbs and I am down 20 as of today - was banded on August 6. My goal weight is 165 - yours is better than mine!! I just remember being at 165 and eating healthy but splurging when I wanted to and walking a lot, and felt GOOD and THIN!! I can't wait to get back to that feeling!!

Edited August 21, 201511 yr by hmj2015